For the next Circle Journal which I received, the theme was My Favorite Things.  I loved and had so much fun with this theme.  In honor of 2012, I decided to focus on my Top 12 Things/Events of 2012.  In November/December, Oprah's My Favorite Things was on news stands and on the OWN Network.  So I thought what better way to showcase my favorite things than by paying tribute to the O herself...Oprah!  I found this link on the Oprah.com website where you can add your head and captions on the cover of the magazine template.  I have to find the link again.  Once I do, I will post the link on the site.  

Last night, we began our Elf on the Shelf Tradition.  After reading the story, "The Elf on the Shelf," we decided to give our Elf the name, Nyla.  The girls seem excited about starting this tradition.  The plan is to give a daily update on what our elf, Nyla is up to.  Day 1 down, 23 more days to go....