We fit a lot in this weekend. Between the excitement for the season and 70 degree temperatures, there was plenty to keep us busy. Speaking of the season, our elf finally showed up. Hailey is obsessed.
She literally freaked when he magically flew to his observing spot and she couldn’t reach him. She just stood there, pointing at him and screaming DAH!
…then she took off up the stairs and tried to swat at him through the balusters. Probably not very safe. He is flying to a new location soon.
Saturday started off as any day in suburbia, with errands. First a trip to the zoo.
I mean Petco, but they are synonymous in Hailey’s mind. Then Best Buy.
I know, I know. Who posts a picture like this? More accurately, who actually takes a picture like this? My name is Brittany, and I do.
It felt strange getting a sitter at 3pm on a Saturday, but we did. Then we took off to Charlotte to see the excitement of the ACC Championship, cheer on the Dawgs vs Bama and dine on Wild Wings’ finest cuisine!
…and really when I say “we” cheered on the dawgs, I mean to say I cheered them on and David didn’t cheer too hard against them. Guess he’s still a little bitter from last week’s game 
I’ll use this moment to give my two cents on the game, so sorry non-football fans, but WOW. I’ve never been so proud! Georgia played their hearts out and made it an incredible game. In the end, we didn’t get the W, but both teams left it all on the field and I am SO proud of the way the dawgs showed up. I watched the game next to Bama fans, and they were delightful. We hugged after the game. That says it all.
Sunday was tree day.
Locals, I high recommend Josh’s Farmers Market trees. We found a great one and they helped up shake it, wrap it and get it on the roof.
Once we got home, it was up to us.
Why yes, Hailey did spend all day in oversized pajamas.
Thanks to our new heavy duty stand, we got it up!
We started decorating, but ran out of lights, so I don’t have an after picture yet, but the decorating-in-progress scene made me feel all warm and fuzzy.
What? What’s that you say? You haven’t seen enough pictures of the weekend?
Super! Then I’ll show you the traction Koda has made on her operation skinny dog challenge.
BAM. So proud of my pup. She is down 3.6 pounds in a month and is on track to lose a few more. Great job bug!
Time to wrap things up I suppose, so let’s try something on blog-topic for a change? Like perhaps the weekly meal plan?
Beef Burgers and Oven-Baked “Fries”
Seafood Gumbo
Black Bean Burgers and Roasted Broccoli
Tomato Soup, Salad and Spicy Grilled Cheese
Salmon, Asparagus and Quinoa
Enough rambling for a day right? Well I hope you are feeling the spirit of season as much as I am because TOMORROW is BIG HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY on the blog. I’m so excited! 
If you celebrate Christmas, have you gotten your tree yet?
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says
Love your weekend. And especially love how open your living room is! Amazing.
thehealthyapron says
wow, your tree is beautiful! I love getting in the holiday spirit by decorating the house…mine was decorated the day after Thanksgiving lol
Jessie says
Just by the photos of your Christmas, you have such a beautiful home =) Happy Monday!
Hanna says
Gorgeous tree! I love the picture of Hailey and your Elf. Did ya’ll give it a name? Ours should be here tomorrow!
Brittany says
We have a couple of names in the running, but I feel a little weird about naming him and kind of want to wait for Hailey to name him next year! 🙂
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Oh that game!!! I nearly had a heart attack towards the end. But you’re right, we played a hell of a game…one of the best yet! I’m so proud to be a Georgia Bulldog!!! 🙂 Glad y’all had a good weekend.
Brittany says
It was almost more painful being so close rather than a blow out! But still, a well played game! #godawgs 🙂
Coleen @ TheRedheadBaker says
We got our tree on Black Friday!
Brittany says
That is when my family gets their’s! I feel like we waited so late this year 🙂
Lauren B. says
Please don’t judge…. We put up a fake pre-lit Walmart tree every year. I love it because its out of the box, assembled and lit in 5 minutes, and then we’re on to my favorite part- decorating! And no mess. I know, I’m such a sell-out.
The game…oh, that game! I just KNEW we were going to win because we were dominating them the whole time, and so when it ended like it did (with a very anti-climactic play), my husband and I were shocked and so disappointed. But it was truly an exciting game and I am very proud of our Dawgs too!
P.S. Hailey is the cutest!!!
Brittany says
Lauren!! A fake pre-lit?!?
I kid 🙂 Whatever works best for you! I simply have a thing for over sized live trees!
Shanna, like Banana says
That is quite the tree! Love it. We are cutting ours down next Sunday. I’m a littler nervous to see Sawyer tear it appart..ha!
Whitney says
We had a very similar weekend! We got our tree on Saturday, decorated it and went to Taco Mac to watch the SEC Championsip THEN on to the ACC Championship at the stadium to cheer on the Seminoles! Lots of fun! 🙂
Brittany says
Aw, I wanted to go to the ACC game, too! Unfortunately it was a bit long to have a sitter for. What a fun time, though… especially for a Noles fan 🙂
Megan says
Your house already looks so festive! Love that tall tree in front of those gorgeous windows! We always run out of lights, where do they disappear to anyway? We are getting our tree next weekend. Or my 9 month pregnant nesting brain is just going to explode!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
What a great weekend! I love the Best Buy picture – LOL 🙂
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
Ooh, black bean burgers, yum! That is a giant tree!! I love it! And I love that you need a ladder to string the lights all the way around. 🙂 We got ours this weekend too, and I feel the same warm and fuzzy feelings when we start decorating. Such a fun time of year!
Chantal says
Look at that tree! Wow!
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily says
Love the tree! Can’t wait to see it fully decorated, the room where your tree is…hollla gorgeous!!!! Have a great week 🙂
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
That game was the BEST game I think I have ever watched…even without the win. I was so proud of our dawgs too!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Yep it was a great game! The Dawgs played hard and I’m proud of my Tide 🙂
Paige Colson says
I watched the game on Saturday too! I’m normally a Gator fan but I cheered for the Dawgs that day. So sad they lost but go SEC!
Chris says
Love the way you enjoyed weekend. Awesome tree decoration 🙂
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