land of smiles and...

...giant snowpiles!

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ozzy's first snow...

This is my "I'm not sure of what's going on here, and, is it okay" face...

Good thing I have my Dad outside with me in the freezing... windy... blowing snow!

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so what did he get...

So, according to Santa, this guy didn't lie or hurt anyone maliciously.  He didn't get all of the stuff on his list -- but apparently he is thrilled with the gift that he received.  In case you were wondering --  the picture(s) in this post and the other "Christmas humor" posts were taken by Nicholas -- I think we're seeing a photographer in the making!

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Merry Christmas

...may all your Christmas wishes come true...  

all ready for some sugarplums...

Remember this post way back when...  Well, some of that fun fabric went to Christmas pillowcases.  I "finished" these two about a week ago -- and then threw them in the washing machine.  My seam allowance on the border piece was not big enough and it ripped off.  Finally, yesterday I had time to fix them.  Nicholas was all ready to use his last night -- but then -- he agreed -- to wait -- until Christmas eve.

I still have a few small sewing projects and baking/cooking, etc. etc...  What is on your last minute to do list?  We would love to know! Why not leave us a comment!

oh, my achy bakey legs...

I spent about 3 hours baking today.  I was having such fun that I didn't realize how much time had gone by -- and then Sofia was home from school already.  I forgot that I promised her I would "buy" some gifts from her so she could continue wrapping -- but I was exhausted.  Since she is doing the wrapping in my bedroom, it gave me a chance to take a break -- so I went upstairs and sat laid down on the floor next to the gifts I was supposed to "purchase" from her.  What a sweetie she is -- when she saw how my legs were killing me, she went and got me some Tylenol, and then, she rubbed my ankles.  My spirits were lifted from her little display of affection -- and I was able to play her game and then go downstairs to make the little cookie bags in the picture.

Sofia's act of kindness was an early Christmas present -- the best I've had in a long time.  Guess Santa's been listening to me...  :-)

the shenanigans continue...

Unaware that the countdown calendar is incorrect and there are only 2 days left until Christmas eve, Ebenezer (yes, that is what Nicholas has named this action figure) continues his wild antics... 

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Think Santa will be bringing this guy some coal????

she didn't like them...

Here are the cupcakes that Sofia volunteered me to make for her class book party.  She decorated them with icing and nonpareil sprinkles -- which she did not like so she did not eat the cupcake.  This was her third party (so far this week) -- I just think she's had too much junk food -- she keeps asking me to pack her "something healthy" for her lunchbox.  Today she has another party, and, then I think tomorrow is a "party free" day.

Having said that -- I am off to baking some brownies and cookies (the "unhealthy" kind!)