MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

....so just in case these never get sent- here's our christmas cards this year.... 

It's been a little crazy here with the addition of number three to our family- but definitely for the better. Jaden started kindergarten this past fall which has helped in channeling some of his energy- but he still cracks us up with some funny one-liners and enjoys sports and games. Josie is pure girl with a style all of her own- it's not uncommon for her to go through 5 different outfits in any given day- her favorite accessory is her pink plastic princess heels. And then there's Taya.....sweet, sweet Taya. I guess being number 3, she didn't have much choice to be anything but easy-going. She's been growing up fast and gets so proud of herself with her new tricks. Jeff has kept busy with his business and I am enjoying my time at home with the kids. May this year bring you & your family much love and laughter.....

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In the depths of despair

ok- after nearly 8 years of marriage there are still times when i totally misread my husband. I was so excited about my christmas present to him this year and thought he would find it as funny as i did, unfortunately, that wasn't exactly the case. Did he chuckle? yes....but i was rolling on the ground laughing when i picked it out- how could i go wrong.....ironically the lack-luster-ness fits the whole concept... does anybody else find these hysterical? check it out- www.despair.com - enjoy, or don't...

"Santa, here?.....I know him, I KNOW HIM!"

....so last night Santa visited, obviously a little earlier than expected this year- but, oh boy were we excited.  We watched Elf again, which makes it somewhere around 5-6 viewings for this season- and still I'm cracking up laughing- definitely a must-have movie! I think I'll go watch it again.......

Hello....Hello...Hello...?

Got holiday stress? maybe this will lighten your mood... i came across this video on youtube and it just struck me funny...  

Buck-Eyes Be Gone....

we had a cookie exchange at my neighbors house last night and i now believe i've met my quota of sugar for the next year. Josie was a big help, kind of, in making the buckeyes, i'm still finding traces of chocolate and peanut butter from tiny hands everywhere. If you haven't made any- here's a recipe- they are excellent. 

Peanut Butter Buckeyes.....

1-1/2 C. Peanut Butter

6 C. Powdered Sugar

1 C. (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

6 whole graham crackers, pulverized into crumbs

4 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper; set aside. Using a wooden spoon, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, butter, vanilla & graham crackers in a large bowl. (the dough will look dry)

2. Roll the dough into 1 in. balls. Set them on prepared cookie sheet and insert a toothpick into each ball. Chill them in the freezer until hard, about 30 min.

3. Melt the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set atop a pot of simmering water over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat. Using the toothpick as a handle, dip the balls into the melted chocolate, leaving a small circle at the top uncovered. Place the dipped candies back on the cookie sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 2 hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Enjoy......

Knitting 101

...so i've picked up knitting and much to my own surprise, and jeff's,  i finished my first project, a flower beanie for Taya, however Josie likes to steal it from her- all it needs now is a button in the middle. I'm thinking my next project will be a pair of arm warmers- we'll see....

Sweet Pea Designs

....Love my sitter- she's great with the kids, super fun and creative.  Last week she brought by some headbands that she had made for the girls! LOVE THEM.....check them out at 

www.sweet-peadesigns.blogspot.com she even named a few after the girls! Can't beat that!