The Last of the Christmas Events

We celebrated Christmas one more time this past Friday.  The kids from Chicago, Denver and Orlando were here.  It was a good time, lots of spirits, food, and gifts.  Lots of bonding!

Even my brother from Orlando joined us via FaceTime.

Of course, JoJo was the star of the show!

She wanted to hang out with the big kids on the back porch! She was dancing to polka music.

 Time to Eat!

 A little bubbly to share

Tucker and Maggie

A good time was had by all!

Thought

Still resting, nursing ear infections in both ears. Lots of time to wander on the web.

I liked this one.

Just Chillin' for a Bit

All Too Much

I guess the holiday was too much for me. I'm down a bit.  Sinus infection, doctor visit, and plugged up ears.
Have to geared up for tomorrow though.  Another Christmas celebration with the  kids.  We have Denver, Orlando, Chicago, Kalamazoo and the locals here for the weekend!  We get to see our little JoJo too!



Time to kick it in gear and grocery shop and then start cooking for our extravaganza tomorrow night!

Merry and Bright

Our family traditions upheld for another  year!

Polish Perogi's

 We have for dinner perogi's (potato and sauerkraut) polish sausage and shadona capusta,

And again this year, we broke bread with one another as we extended our heartfelt sentiments.

My Ice Lanterns lighting our way

Dinner Table A Glow

Family

Family

Blessed that our Mother still is with us to celebrate.

Christmas morning Swedish Coffee Cakes

My hubby with his new hat helping in the kitchen.

Merry Christmas to all of you!

Merry Christmas

Just need a little more snow

A bottle of bubbly and my hubby and this.

Life is Good!

Christmas Eve Idea

Just found this on one of my blogs. For sure, doing this.



Ice Lanterns. Easy and lovely. One advantage we have is it's nice and cold so they will be perfect. Perfect luminaries for Christmas eve.

Instructions to make are here.....http://www.raisingjane.org/journal/27333

Remain calm, breathe, don't get caught up in the craziness!

Fantasy Wish List for Christmas

Coach SunGlasses

RayBan's

Coach Leather iPad Cover

Fun Coach Cashmere Scarf

Chanel Wristwatch

Grey Sequin Cashmere Sweater

Lovely Diamond Drop Earrings

A Girl;s BestFriend

Just a few suggestions, Santa!  I really have been a good girl this year!  Honest!

What About You?

The mad rush is on. Everyone is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, cleaning and pushing to get it all done.

This is the season to share joy, for giving, for being with those you cherish.

I encourage each of you to not forget about yourself. If you are rushed, stressed, frustrated, tired...take a moment and pause! Do yourself a favor...gift yourself with a break...if only for 15 -30 minutes. Stop for a treat of the season.....relax, regroup and savour and ponder what this is all about.  You deserve it.


It doesn't get much better than this!  A yummy latte'....it'll make it all better, trust me!
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Soon, Very Soon!

Feminine, Vintage, Soft, Pretty

This was fun.  Found a few new tumblr sites and selected a few photos and put together.

Just relaxing on this quiet evening.  Little rain mixed with giant snowflakes out there!  Snuggled in with my honey!

I encourage everyone to take the time this season

to slow down

Breathe, cherish your loved ones, and enjoy one another.

Share your joy, your love and peace.

Little Birthday Gathering

Jacob 

18 Candles

Jake, his mama and sister, Leah

Uncle Phil and Gramma

Uncle Richard

Clay Ornaments

Check out these awesome clay tags/ornaments.



They are a giveaway at http://lamaisonjolie.blogspot.com.au

Very nice work. Lynne and I have put these on our bucket list for 2013. Our good friend, Razmataz makes awesome clay tags also. Can't wait to give them a try.

Happy Birthday Jacob

Love this smile!

I can't believe you are 18 today.

I wish you a happy day!

Love you - Aunt Barbie

Little of This and That

My attempt to upload a picture from last night didn't work.  I will try on my iPad though the pictures turn out fuzzy when I put them in blogger.
Last night, I worked with my sister-in-law to create 26 cute little hot chocolate jars with marshmellows and peppermints.  We topped them off with a spoon filled with chocolate and topped with sprinkles.  These are for her little darlings.....i.e. her kids at school.  She teaches fourth grade.  It was a fun project and they turned out cute.
I visited Lynne today.  Our little Tuesday get together had to be delayed as she was a little under the weather.  Had a little surgery this week but today I took a latte' to her and she was so much better.  I snapped some photos from around her house.  She is such a talented decorator.  Lovely touches.  I will try and upload those from my iPad as well.
For your viewing please today, I will leave you with these.  The lake was gorgeous today.  Just got back from a walk.  I bet it was easily 50 degrees.  It had the feel of spring out there and here it is December 13th.
Have a great weekend friends!

Ya' All Hanging in There?

You Going to Wish You Were My Friend and Lived Close.

See these...they are awesome.

Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate brownies from scratch.

Need I say more except....screw the cutout cookies!

Recipe courtesy ofwww.bakersroyale.com/brownies/peppermint-brownie-pops/  **** She made her pops with an ice cream stick...so cute but I couldn't find the sticks.