Just Me January Linky

Hello friends! We're hosting a linky and we're SO excited! We are pretty new in the blogging world and want to get to know others. And we want you to get to know us! So we'd be so honored if you would link up with us so we can all get to know each other more!

Let's start with the most important-your name!

We are Erin & Amber. Erin is the older sister, but we're just 12 months apart!

What is your hometown/state?

Oklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plain! Oh sorry! We've lived here since high school, moved away for college (same state, different cities) and then came back!

Are you a morning or night person?

Erin: I love to stay up late! I am one that doesn't require much sleep so somehow I survive.

Amber: NOT a morning person. I loathe mornings. I'm not nice in the mornings. Sorry, just truth. I don't stay up real late either, just love me some sleep.

Are you a collector of anything?

Erin: I have a small obsession with scarves and have to remind myself that I do NOT need any more.

Amber: Um I have a weird obsession with baskets, buckets, etc. I like to be organized so I guess I need a basket for everything? I don't know.

What is the most used app on your smart phone?

Erin: Instagram/Facebook-They are linked of course.

Amber: Instagram-I love me some photos!

What is your favorite cereal?

Erin: Frosted Mini Wheats

Amber: Frosted Mini Wheats

What is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet?

Erin: Oh my...OLD! I have shoes from high school in my closet. They are cute though.

Amber: 5 years. A pair of running shoes I bought with one of my favorite fifth grade teacher friends. I obviously don't use them much ever since I still have them.

What is your favorite snack?

Erin: Popcorn

Amber: I like salty things. Potato chips, cheese and crackers, etc.

City or country?

Erin: City with access to the country. I love the convenience of city life but love the freedom of country.

Amber: Um. City? I love the city, but not too big. I like a little bit of country close by!

What is your favorite thing about teaching?

Erin: My favorite thing about teaching is the AHA moments. I love to see their eyes light up when something clicks. The genuine love the kids express for their teacher is nice too;)

Amber: Gosh. So much. Mostly the kiddos. I love seeing how they grow every year. I'm always amazed how they start by learning the alphabet and leave reading and writing. SO COOL!

Alright that's us! We hope you link up so we can read about you too!

Christmas Questionnaire

Hello Blog World! Erin & Amber here! We are pretty new to the blog world so we wanted to link up with Fabulous in First so you can get to know us a bit more and we can know you!

Alright here goes!

Hot Chocolate or Eggnog?

Um neither?! We are both big fans of the Caramel Apple Spice from Starbucks. Erin doesn't like chocolate. So there's that.

Amber: I do like hot chocolate. I just am really addicted to the apple cider right now. Eggnog is definitely a NO though.

Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them underneath the tree? 

Erin: This will be our first Christmas experience with Santa visiting our house since our daughter is 4 months old but Santa will be wrapping the wrappable items. I believe his is bringing a gift that will remain unwrapped this year;)

Amber: Santa wraps the presents! Last year our son got a bike so obviously it wasn't wrapped ;) But normally he wraps them!

Colored lights or white?

Erin: White! I love the clean look.

Amber: White. It's the only way. 

When do you decorate? 

Erin: What Amber said...ha. We have always decorated on Friday. 

Amber: The day after Thanksgiving. It's been a tradition since we were little.

Real or Fake Tree? 

Erin: We currently have two fake trees. We grew up with one "nice" aka fake tree and one "kid" aka real tree. I do miss the real tree at times. 

Amber: Fake. Although I do love some fresh tree farm garland!

What Tops Your Tree?

Erin: The dinning room tree is topped with glittery branches and the living room tree has a natural topper made of twigs and pinecones. 

Amber: Feathers, Berries, and lots of random?! I've kinda made my own!

Favorite Christmas Memories or Traditions?

Erin: One of our childhood traditions was visiting our grandparents house on Christmas Eve. After dinner, the adults would make contact with Santa to know when he would be arriving. Once he was on his way, all the grandkids would cram in one room and listen to Santa making noise on the roof and all through the house as he delivered the goods. Our dad and uncles were always outside helping Santa unload. When we came out of the bedroom, the living room would be overflowing with gifts. 

Amber: Since having kids my favorite tradition is taking our kids to Dry Gulch to ride the Christmas Train. It tells the story of Jesus and it's like an old west movie set. You can drink hot chocolate, sit by the fire, see Santa, watch puppet shows, eat, etc. It's SO fun and meaningful!

Do you remember your favorite gift as a child?

Erin: In the words of our little brother...."We got a pooter!" Ha

Amber: I remember the first time we got a computer! It was a BIG deal! We still have the video ;)

Do prefer giving or receiving?

Erin: I love giving. One of my greatest joys is watching other people receive a meaningful gift. 

Amber: Giving. I love to buy for my hubs and sons. I never know what to tell people when they ask what I want ;) But I sure to love to spoil others!

What is your favorite Christmas song? 

Erin: All of them! Once of my favorite additions in recent years are the Straight No Chaser Christmas songs. 

Amber: Harry Connick Jr. When My Heart Finds Christmas CD I love it all!

Candy Canes. Yuck or Yum?'

Erin: Yum! I am content to enjoy just one during the season.

Amber: Yum, I don't go overboard but I enjoy the occasional candy cane.

Favorite Christmas Movie?

Erin: Elf!

Amber: Charlie Brown Christmas & Elf.

Do you shop online or at stores?

Erin: I have done both this year. I typically accomplish a lot of Black Friday but due to a baby, I didn't pull an all nighter this year. 

Amber: A little of both. I love the stores at Christmas time but with little ones around the house it's been easier to shop online.

Photo Cards, Letter or Store Bought Card? 

Erin: Photo Cards! I am soooooo visual. 

Amber: Photo Cards! I love seeing people faces! I do enjoy receiving the letters too to hear what everyone is up to!

Thanks for reading! We hope you link up to! Go join the fun!