The first pic is obviously my tree- it was my sister's year to decorate althoug my mom did most of it :/ its one hot mess, I must say.  Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and I couldn't be more excited.  Christmas is my favorite thing in the whole world :)  I still don't have all of my gifts, and neither does anyone else in my family haha, but the rushing is what makes in Christmas.  Since Christmas is a time of giving, I thought I'd share the recipe for my favorite persimmon cookies (thanks Grandma!):
Ingredients:
1 C sugar
1/2 C margarine
1 egg
1 C persimmon
1 t baking soda
2 C flour
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t cloves
1/4 t nutmeg
Directions:
1) Blend persimmon with 1 t baking soda until pulp
2) Mix sugar, egg, margarine, and persimmon in one bowl.  Mix all other dry ingredients in another bowl.  Mix both bowls, then combine the contents.
3) Drop the batter by spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet (you'll probably need two of these) and bake in the oven at 350° for about 12 minutes.  They expand majorly in the oven :)
 Bon appetite!

The third picture is of my sister, her best friend who's pretty much my sister, and moi when we went to see the nutcracker ballet last Friday.  It turns out that Melissa from season 5 of So You Think You Can Dance was guest starring as the sugar plum fairy in some performances, but not the one we went to :( Oh well, we had an amazing time and I got to wear some of my favorite wardrobe pieces:
Cardigan- Nordstrom
Ruffled Tank- Nordstrom
Skirt- Forever 21
Ruffled Cluth- Nordstrom
Shoes & Tights- the usual ;)

I cannot wait for tomorrow; I honestly love Christmas Eve more than Christmas itself!  My family always wraps presents and does last minute shopping during the day, and in the evening, we go to our church's Christmas Eve service.  After that, we have our close frineds over for dinner (salmon, rice pilaf, asparagus, and much more yummy stuff) and we open presents when everyone is gone.  Christmas morning is for stockings and of course, the Disneyland parade:) 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and that "Santa" brings them some kick@$$ gifts! Lol, pardon my language. 

<3 Carol

Just thought I'd share my outfit today because I dressed up a little :)
Here it its:
Cardigan- $39 Nordstrom
White tank- $5 Pacsun
Grey tank- $15 Urban Outfitters
Jeans- $26 American Eagle (I got a major discount)
Booties- $20 Target (another discount)
Necklace- $45 Nordstrom
Hair pins- $5.80 Forever 21

We're celebrating my mom's birthday tomorrow, and I got her these really pretty snowflake plates at Target.  Oh, and only 8 days until Christmas!!! I am so not ready haha.  Well, have a great week & happy holidays :)

<3 Carol 

Jeez it's getting cold outside!  Here in California, everything is frozen, and its snowing about half an hour away from where I live.  Crazy, right? I hate cold weather, but I think snow would totally make it worth it :)  Ok, so I took these pics on days ago, but I have literally had no time to post them.  Haha, so here's what I wore on monday:
Dress- $13.50 Forever 21
Cardigan- $39 Nordstrom
Tights- Target

I just noticed that my posts have been severely lacking in accessories lately...I'll have to fix that :)

<3 Carol

P.S.  They need to make december longer somehow, I am so behind on gifts and decorations!  Anyone else have this problem?