I've been a little preoccupied lately getting ready for this... I hope you'll join me tomorrow for my version of the 12 Days of Christmas. You won't find any golden rings or lords-a-leaping but I think you'll find something to make your holiday more festive. I can't wait to show you what I've been working on for the last few weeks. Happy Friday! … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
an {almost} 3 year old Christmas
This year I am determined to have each and every single Christmas present purchased and wrapped before December even gets here. I want to enjoy the holiday season this year and I don't want to spend time standing in long lines at department stores. I actually did a little Black Friday shopping and then I spent Saturday evening taking care of the rest of my Christmas list. I can't tell you how good it feels to check every one off of the list, now if I can just get everything wrapped in the next week. Each year Christmas gets a little more fun with BK. She will really understand it this year and we're even pulling out the Elf for the first time, ever. I can't wait to see the look on her … [Read more...]
thanksgiving 2012
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and it went so smoothly. We had nearly 30 people in our house, but I didn't have to cook all of the food. Each family member brought something different and we ended up with a ton of food. Which equals leftovers, which means I ate entirely too much on several occasions. My mom snapped this picture of all of the food on the island. Maybe a little excessive, but Thanksgiving only comes once a year. Since everyone brings their own signature dish we end up with a ton of yummy food on the table. And of course, desserts! Butternut cake, banana pudding, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie bars, mini-apple pies and chocolate cakes and grape … [Read more...]