My top holiday movies

The Bailey girls or.... should I say women or.... should I say two Bailey girls and a Marasigan... were lucky enough to receive a fun care package from the Nylanders for Thanksgiving! While it caught us with surprise there is nothing better than a thoughtful gift from someone who knows you well, so thanks Nylanders!! I know I know I know you're wondering what was inside this wonderful package and it was nothing short of some favorites.

Yummy jam for my mom, baby books for Ali and Aid and delicious hot chocolate for me!!

If you know anything about me you know I love hot chocolate!! I would definitely put it as a major food group if it was acceptable, but since it's not I should probably try some other things too! Hot chocolate always gets me in the mood for the holidays and this package did nothing short of that. Not only did I drink the hot chocolate, I decorated, went christmas shopping and started my normal routine of favorite Christmas movies. Here are my top Holiday movies in no particular order because it is to hard to pick a favorite!

Better get watching there isn't much time, I started with Elf!! "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear".

Back to the grind

This weekend was way to much fun and it was just what I needed. My time was spent with the fam damily relaxing, eating, drinking, cooking and relaxing some more. I headed up to my parents for family dinner on Wednesday night (for my FAVORITE dinner lasagna). Needless to say the family was entertaining as always and we were never short of entertain with FOUR dogs at the Bailey household. We spent Thanksgiving getting some exercise, eating and laying around. We definitely have plenty to be thankful for this year so we tried something new and ate at the club. After Thanksgiving the weekend was just getting started. A friend and I headed to the last home ASU game, hoping for a victory and yet once again the Sun Devils had a different idea... I didn't want to play in the PAC 12 championship anyway that's a lot of work, hahahaha. After another sad loss we headed to the neighbors in my parents neighborhood for MORE food and a intense bag competition to celebrate the big 55 for K Bails!! There was lots of laughter and no lack of competition but it was hard to pick a clear winner...we definitely need a rematch, so until next time. I wrapped up a enjoyable weekend cleaning, decorating for christmas, rearranging furniture, falling in love with pinterest, planning my next project and more cooking. Friends came over for a little football and LOTS of food. Here is some of the health food I made. hehehe :-)

Bacon smokies

Crescent S'mores

Another great weekend for the books now it is time to get back to the grind and hope for another fun weekend with friends and family.

**Also I have a girlfriend who is collecting blankets for a local dog shelter for the holidays, if you have any old blankets around send them my way. <3

Something I've been meaning to post

...is my maid of honor speech. I really hoped someone would be able to tape it but this will have to be the next best thing. There was plenty of practice needed to remind myself to talk slow and to not be nervous, it's 250 of your closest friends and family hahahaha! Here it goes...

"Hi everyone, I am Megan Bailey, for those of you that don’t know I am Ali’s younger and SINGLE sister!! So just like any maid of honor or best man, I think it’s safe to say that there are very few people who look forward to giving a speech in front of 250 people. Needless to say in true youngest child form I have been procrastinating and sweating this moment for months.

While I thought of numerous embarrassing stories to help describe my happiness for Ali and Adrian, I then remember it’s not a roast it’s a toast. Maybe Ali and Adrian’s grandparents don’t want to hear about Ali cutting my hair and putting me in a closet, or the time in high school when my friend and I went up to visit my sister in college and she took us to parties.Instead you might want to hear about the difference between Adrian and all the other guys Ali has dated (don’t worry this won’t take long).

While I haven’t always met every guy there was a definite difference with Adrian. With most guys Ali didn’t offer much information, she mostly kept to herself but when she met Adrian I knew something was different. She spent an entire Montana family vacation talking about him, asking for advice, wondering and then talking about him some more. Quickly after that trip we began to hear more and more about what a sweet, kind and giving person Adrian is. Once we got back from vacation I learned first hand not only how great Adrian was but; how great they were together. Ali and Adrian have never made me feel more comfortable as their third wheel. Not only are these two easy-going but also, they always bring out the best in each other. Never did I think anyone would get my sister to love sports as much as Adrian can. Good luck with Sundays Ali!

To Ali you continue to wow me everyday and I am so glad you found your prince and to Adrian I am so happy to have another brother. I just want to warn you Adrian you’re really gaining two sassy redheads with this deal. I look across the room and know that each and everyone has had an impact on Ali and Adrian’s lives and has shaped them into the amazing people they are today. Ali has had more than enough nicknames in her life and as some of you know us Bailey’s LOVE a good nickname, right Buster Boy? Whether it was Ally Cat by her father, Alice in the hood, Bails in high school, ABails, Al, Sister Bear, C&V or The Cat. Today I want us to raise our glasses and toast to Ali’s new name Alison Ann Marasigan. I couldn’t be happier for my sister to have found the perfect guy. Cheers to Mr. and Mrs. Marasigan."

Save the date...Barbie and Ken's of course

Ooooo man I would have loved this as a kid!!! I am pretty sure I acted out a lot of these scenes.... and I can't believe someone spent this much time putting this all together. CRACK ME UP!

Barbie and Ken

Turkey Day is almost here...

and even more importantly two days off of work, WOOOHOOOO!!! Enjoy time with your family and friends and be thankful!!

REorganizing is my christmas wish!

I have a few spaces in my adorable condo that need a little extra love and organization. Here is my list of spots that somehow ALWAYS end up being a jumbled mess.

1. under my bathroom sink and the lack of storage for towels.

2. my laundry room (NO shelf space)

3. entry way closet

4. and of course the dreaded kitchen

I would love more than anything to organize, paint and make more space in these areas over the holiday break. I think I am going to try my hardest to be creative and organized for the least amount of money as possible. Here are some cute ideas I have been looking at on my latest fix..... pinterest check it out http://pinterest.com/meganb9/

All I want for New Years.....

is a glitter dress........

and somewhere fun to wear it!!!

Game time

I have been stressed out all week. Paranoid that my desk will be decorated in my opponent's colors. Worried that I can't forget any of my ASU routines for the night before and even more importantly concerned that we might not win. But today I woke up ready to go, decked out in ASU gear and hoping for a big win tomorrow. Don't worry Lucy will be in her ASU gear too.

And in case you were wondering I am cooking two things for tailgating but you have to wait and see.........

Changing my reputation... Or maybe just getting another nickname

Can you even believe it..... I made an apple pie last night all by myself. I have no idea if it is edible but we will find out tonight at family friends dinner. Since the word was spread I have gotten two more nicknames (meggy cocker and Martha meg).. I am sure it will not be enough to change my horrible cook reputation but I'll let you know how it goes. Until then send me any super easy recipes. I will give them a try.... I think.

All caught up

Ahhhh it has finally happened the wedding festivities are blogged and I am finally ready to put up a post about just last week, can you believe it? Hopefully I can keep this up. The next few pictures are from the last few weekends. My mom and I went to Minnesota to see an old friend Blair Smith get married. It was great to be in the cold, spend time with pregnant Lynette and drink caribou hot chocolate with every meal. I was so glad to be invited as part of Blair's special day and it was great to see the Mallard Drive gang. Also there is a few pictures from Halloween and Whitney. All in all I can't believe fall is coming to a close and the holidays will be here before we know it!

Some of the softball gang

Jess and I with the bride and groom (Blair & Michael)

The gorgeous leaves on Mallard Drive

Whitney and I

I can't wait for Thanksgiving next weekend!