Mr. Grinch {25 Days Link Up}

Welcome to day 2 of the 25 Days of Christmas link up extravaganza!
 

For the 1st 25 days of December, I will post about something Christmas related.

I know it's the weekend and many of you don't blog during the weekends, but I'd love to have you any time.

You can link up any Christmas related post.

This link up only has ONE rule:

1. Please link back to my blog in your post.

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Today I want to share with you one of my greatest loves:

The GRINCH

I know he was very mean and evil, but he has a change of heart.

There's just something about that fuzzy green creature that gets to me.

 I have lots of fun Grinch decor!

I even drew these Grinch inspired pictures.

I also love to sport this Grinch face t-shirt. 

I love this part!

It does mean so much more! It's not about the gifts. It's about Jesus. It's about giving. It's about family. It's about helping others. It's about traditions. It's about spending time together and making memories.

If it's Grinch related, I love it.

Book





Cartoon Movie

Real People Movie

I love them and have them all!

I even used the Grinch as a classroom management tool leading up to our break. I won't bore you with the details of that unless you're a teacher and would like to know.

Help spread the Christmas cheer!

Christmas Throwback {25 Days Link Up}

Posting twice on a Saturday!

(I'm co-hosting A Look Back link up today also!)

Today starts my 25 Days of Christmas link up extravaganza!

For the 1st 25 days of December, I will post about something Christmas related.

You can link up your Christmas related post also.

This link up only has ONE rule:

1. Please link back to my blog in your post.

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Thanks!

These were some items that could be found on my Christmas lists:

1. Beanie Babies- 

These things were HOT back in the day. That surprised picture in the 2nd collage is me getting some "rare" beanie baby. Where are those things now? In a bag in my parents' attic.

2. Barbie Car-

The coolest way to get around your yard or neighborhood was in your pink Barbie car. I rode this thing for a long time...even when I was too big to fit in the seat and had to sit on the back.

3. American Girl dolls and accessories-

My friends and I were all about American Girl dolls. I had 3 dolls and all kinds of accessories. I had 2 of the dolls from the books and then the one pictured was the one that "looked like me." My friends and I even had American Girl parties.

4. CDs-

Do you remember those things before we downloaded our music? Even if you just liked one song, you had to buy the whole CD. CDs were the coolest gift.  One of my first CDs was The Backstreet Boys.

5. Easy Bake Oven-

I had one of these and burnt several things that I tried to "bake." No worries, I've become a better backer since then!

What's one of the things that was on your Christmas list as a child?

I hope you'll link up a Christmas post of your own.

1990 "A Look Back" Link Up {I'm Co-hosting}

I love looking back at old pictures and remembering fun things from my past. So naturally, I loved this link up when I first heard of it. Unfortunately, they were in the early to mid 80's and I wasn't born yet. 

Finally, they have reached years that I was around for! I participated last month and shared some pictures from 1989.

This month, I was asked to help co-host! Of course, I was happy to do so. 

Welcome to the 90's!

I was 2 years old. 

This would be my last year as an only child.

My mom's side of the family is half way complete (in the cousin department). I'm in the middle. The other 2 are my cousins.

This would be the last Christmas that we were a family of 3. (Technically my brother's in this picture.) This was Christmas at my grandparents' house. 

Looks like a big Christmas gift I got was a swing set. 

Enough about me. What else was going on in the world in 1990? You know...things I don't remember because I was only 2. 

Famous people born in 1990: Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart, Liam Hemsworth, and Emma Watson.

Michael and Jessica are the most popular names.

Home Alone, Pretty Woman, and Ghost were all released.

George H.W. Bush was president.

The Gulf War begins.

Now, it's your turn to link up and join in the fun!