My 4 year old is completely unconvinced that Santa flies around in a sleigh at night. He thinks that Santa should fly an airplane. So when it was time to make gingerbread (graham cracker) houses with Grandma he didn't want to make a house. He wanted to make Santa's plane, complete with a candy Santa in the pilots seat. (Thanks to Grandpa for helping him with his creation.) … [Read more...]
Be Bright
Thanks to Prairie Lights powered by Gexa Energy for sponsoring today's postGoing to look at Christmas lights is one of my favorite holiday traditions.Over the weekend we took the kids to see Prairie Lights powered by Gexa Energy. It might have just become our newest tradition. This tunnel was my favorite.I made a big bowl of popcorn and we stopped and got drinks on the … [Read more...]
Gingersnaps
I have decided. Cookie exchanges are the best kind of holiday party.This is the spread for one I went to over the weekend. (Everyone was supposed to bring four dozen cookies to share.)I brought my mother-in-laws famous gingersnaps.Gingersnaps3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking soda1 tablespoon ginger1 teaspoon cinnamonBeat … [Read more...]
Be Merry
Five star ornaments hung on a tree in a city park.Hoping everyone who sees them will be a little more merry. … [Read more...]
Littlest turns 4
Today is my Littlest's 4th Birthday photo via Missy Saunders Photography, taken fall 2012 For several days we have been asking him how old he will be on his birthday and he keeps telling us 'big'. He was a little disappointed he won't be quite as … [Read more...]
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