It's Christmas Today!

Merry Christmas! It feels like Christmas.  I went out to Hua Ka'i Annie, our '57 Aloha trailer, today. I am getting her ready for camping and rally season.  I unpacked all of the gifts and things I've purchased since last season.

First up, I bought Hubby a bucket BBQ at Crate and Barrel.  He has been using charcoal more than gas to grill lately, so I thought this would be fun. They are $16.97, so not a big investment. The legs fold under and it looks easy to transport.

My most exciting purchase was my new bike.  I've had it in my online Walmart cart for months. I love it! It is a very comfortable bike and has seven speeds.  No cruiser for me, a slight incline can seem like a mountain if you are riding a cruiser.

 It says, 'it's five o'clock somewhere" on the frame, it includes the basket, bottle holder and bottle opener and a parrot that squeaks. And a big seat, a big comfy seat!

 My bag of gifts for friends, hostess gifts and card supply is replenished.  Everything fit in the white gift bag and is ready to go. 

New flamingo sheet set, new pajamas for me (because everyone needs three pairs of trailer pajamas), a new beach towel, a kitchen towel from Maui, new covered bowls, and paper supplies.

 I have a little nod to deer in Annie.  The deer pillow was found on a field trip with the Pie Pal Gals this winter.  Every time I see it I think of their friendship and the fun day we had in Arlington.

 Happy hour prep is getting real.  I love my new to me vintage snack and drink holders that Leslie brought me from Tennessee. The little wooden spoons for dips that I found at the University village Sidewalk sale will be handy. Drink umbrellas with flamingos, yes please.  

And cocktail napkins, shake your grass!

I did not photograph all of the cocktail napkins as I don't want anyone sending me to a twelve step program for cocktail napkin addiction.  Mind your own business, we are all have our issues.

 New toys for all of our river and lake adventures.  There are matching flamingo glasses for the flamingo float, not pictured.

 Max and Kassie bought Hubby and I new recliners for Christmas.  Thank you kiddos!

In the background is a new hose that is going to make camping easier.

 Several years ago I purchased a Coleman folding table at an estate sale.  It came in its original box but it had a scrape that I decided to cover with a sticker.

One thing led to another.

 Hubby and I started picking up stickers at rallies, breweries and restaurants to add to our collection.  It has been fun for us to add all of the new ones since last summer.  Good memories and trips!

Hubby's cousin, Karen and her family collect patches and sew them on a blanket.  It's their picnic blanket.  It is really great and I loved their idea so I adapted to the stickers on a table.  I had threatened to steal their blanket but they know I love it and they know where I live.

The last day of school is June 20 and I am hitting the trail on the 21st for a trip with my camping sissies.

I am giddy at the thought!

Merry Christmas to me!

EDITED TO ADD:

I almost forgot the scissor jacks and these will be life changing for me.  The vintage jacks are cute but a lot of work.  These are en route and Hubby will install.