Christmas Hugs

Isabel and Ben used their own money from their piggy banks to get each other a gift. Isabel made the wrapping paper and starting next year, they will make gifts instead of buying for one another.

Fancy Nancy Cookie Soiree

A twist to making cookies for Santa? Make them the Fancy Nancy way and add sparkle and glitter.

Wrap it up Martha

I was woken by a toddler at 4:30. She is back to sleep but I am not. What to do now? How about wrap the gifts?! I am loving some of the Martha wraps at Michael's.

Our Attempt

Isabel and I could not possible wait for the boys to finish resting before we played in the snow. Here is our attempt at a 'Mommy and Isabel' Snow Angels.

Snow Angels

Tomorrow will be magical: Daddy off from work, snowstorm coming with promises of my little angel's bundled up so tight they can barely move, sledding down our hill, making a family of snowmen and cups of hot cocoa. My entire body will be warmed by the joy in my heart.

MY Mug

A lovely friend gave me a wonderful gift from Anthro this weekend:
the perfect monogrammed mug with the letter 'J'. I wonder
how long until a child breaks it?

12 Days of Giveaways

Did you see what is going on at Design Mom? Go quickly!

Christmas Mustaches

I received some great little mustaches from Jordan from Oh Happy Day as part of the Pretty Little Things Club and had a great time with them.

Princess Promenade (named by Isabel)

Isabel spent her morning drawing all the princesses
she could name. Please admire each lovingly. From left to right:
Row 1: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Ariel
Row 2: Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas
Row 3: Mulan

Save Handmade Children Products

All,

I have found a post on Design Mom who links back to Cool Mom Picks describing legislation that will result in the ban of all handmade children's items. Please read and act.

My Magazine Fantasy

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A day of Gifts

Here is what a wonderful birthday I had: Our day began by meeting a wonderful family that we shared a Holiday Hayride with, we choose our tree (artificial for 4 years), enjoyed lunch and began stringing lights. As expected, some of the lights were no good and we accepted that it we needed some new ones. Then I received many phone calls and the aforementioned family came by with a gift and sweet cards made by the children. During their visit, I was serenaded and presented with the cake that my hubby and children made to celebrate. To top it all off, I went to my sweet (and amazingly talented photographer) friend's house where she hosted a lovely intimate evening with a few ladies. I walked into the house to my waiting husband and off to bed.

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Silly Reindeer

Isabel and I were enjoying a meal at the Detroit Airport when she suddenly decided to get silly with a wet-nap and asked me to photograph her.

Santa Clause came to Town

Every year, the Friday after Thanksgiving, we stroll downtown

and await Santa's arrival (via Firetruck) followed by a trip to the

old fashioned Candy Store. Then a gathering for Hot Chocolate and

Apple Pie followed that! Hello sugar high.

What (IF)?

Support Worlds Aids Day at Starbucks!
Come on, you know you want a coffee drink!

Santa Mobile

What before my eyes appear? Santa riding around with no deer!
While waiting at the Charlotte airport Monday, Santa
was riding around the airport bringing cheer. Isabel was too intimidated
to jump into the car for a pic so Mom did. Please excuse the photo,
but we only had disposable (remember, Isabel broke the camera? now fixed)

Isabel is Thankful for...

'I love my mommy, my daddy and Ben-Ben. My Barbies
and Ponies and thank you for making Turkey. I am thankful for food.'

Ben is Thankful for...

'Ben, are you thankful for Mommy, Daddy and Isabel?' 'Yeah'
'Are you thankful for Nana and Grandpa?' 'Yeah'
'Are you thankful for Vovo, Vava and Manny?' 'Yeah, but Manny not there'
'Are you thankful for the kitties?' 'Yeah'.....'I like my roll'

Gobble Gobble

Happy Thanksgiving and guess what? Our camera is fixed. The kids are showing off their crafts. Ben made his in class last week and Isabel insisted that we make a Turkey Table Topper. While in S.C., their daughter was making one for the big day so Isabel has been talking about it since we got home. Her topper held our biscuits. Yum.