This week's featured blogger is Tanya @ Prairie Girl . Tanya is a wife and small town girl who loves her cats and loves to travel. She blogs about her traveling adventures, her favorite recipes, beauty and DIY projects. She has a really great blog that I know you will enjoy reading. Please stop by and say hi to Tanya. 

This week has been a slow week which is exactly what I needed and for that I am thankful. The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and Black Friday wore me out. Sometimes we need a little relaxation and that's what I did this week. Anyway let's jump right to my favorite moments and things from this week.

1) Did you see the post I did on Monday of my Favorite Children's Christmas Books? It's packed with book ideas to read to your child during Christmas or get as gifts. Giving the gift of reading is always such a wonderful gift. 

2) On Tuesday Justin and I started our countdown to Christmas with Raylan. We found this adorable little Mickey's Christmas Countdown Chalkboard at our local dollar tree. It was too cute to pass up.

3) Raylan and I jammed out to Christmas Carols and made Christmas Cookies one night while Justin was at work. Raylan is such a good helper. He always has a ton of fun helping mommy in the kitchen and I have just as much fun with him if not more.

4) I purchased this adorable Christmas Red Floating Locket with Christmas Charms. I'm in love!

5) I'm so glad to know that I don't always have to make Raylan's cookies. Usually if he eats a dessert, I'm the one who has fixed it. Loft House cookies are made in a Peanut and Tree Nut Free Facility. So if you have children who has a peanut or tree nut allergy or know someone who does, these cookies are a good and safe Christmas treat for them. Food allergies are so hard so it's always nice when you run across something that makes your child's life  and your life a little more easier. Needless to say, my day was made when I saw these.

As you can tell, I'm like a kid myself. I get so excited for Christmas. We are getting ready for Christmas and enjoying every little moment. I want to carry on and start as many traditions with Raylan as I can. He is only little once so I want him to have magical experiences during this joyous Christmas season. 

Everyone have a safe and wonderful weekend. God Bless you! Thanks for linking up!