Merry Post Christmas

We survived another year... I think. Overall it was a great Christmas. However, hubby and oldest daughter were sick with the stomach bug that has been going around...

Our inlaws were down from NH but unfortunately had to leave early cause of the snow that was headed to New England... boo hoo... but it was great to see them for a couple of days anyway.

Wanted to share some pics of Christmas morning. Holy Cow you should have seen the pile o gifts under the tree. We keep trying to simplify each year but somehow it doesnt seem to happen. I should enjoy while they last... kids will only be kids for a little while.

Here goes... enjoy



Mom and sick girl



Merry Post Christmas yall....

Karen

Merry Christmas, Blessed Day

With all the excitement of friends and family, I am eternally grateful that I am loved... I am blessed to have beautiful healthy children and a wonderful husband...
Most of all... Christ is Lord and gave the most beautiful gift of all.....

God Bless you all....

Karen

Happy Monday

WOW 5 days till Christmas!!! Where did the year go? Not sure we are going to have a WHITE Christmas.. but you dont hear me complaining at alll... NOOOOO SNNNOOOOWWWWW.....

Wanted to share a new addition to my snowman collection and my weekend project...
Now I loveeee snowmen.... Primitive, modern, fat, thin, I like'em all... So here is one we picked up on out trip to NJ to see a friend of ours...

Isnt he a cutie? Will have to put a candle in him and see how he glows... Will try to remember to take a pic of that too...

Now my weekend project was a fun one.. I had little elves as helpers so it did not go quickly but was entertaining.... I'm a semi soap maker (meaning I do it periodically and only do melt/pour) I hope to graduate to cold method soon... but for this adventure.... Here we are:

Very cute... my elves were amazed that I could make soap...lol... glad I can still amaze someone!!!

Stay warm folks!
Hugs and Blessings
Karen

Wednesday Wonder

Today I am off work and just hanging out with my hubby before he goes to work. We dont currently get to see each other much during the week, so we are gonna do a bit of Christmas shopping and have lunch together before he goes to work.

Took a pic of the tree, however Its a bit dark.. but thought I would share anyway....

Also want to post a picture of my girls... now kids will be kids and despite the 6 yr age difference they get along soooo lovingly... or not! The night of the Cabaret my 16yo was so filled with good will and good spirits....

Enjoy folks.... doesnt happen very often...

Also thought I'd add a pic of my hubby and I. We were visiting friends out near Pittsburgh and had a great time!!! Ignore the face I was making... the sun was killing me...

Thats the quick Wednesday update... Hope you have a great day!!!

Holy Moly

Couple of dear friends and relatives asked me why I hadn't blogged in awhile... (somebody does read this?) so I figured I'd better get a move on...
Getting closer and closer to Christmas and I am in the spirit!! Tree is up and decorated, MOST of the Christmas gifts are bought, some are even wrapped and under the tree!
Today is a cold winters day, cold rain, blustry.... so what does that mean??? COOKING AND BAKING.

Planning on a huge pot o soup.. my hamburger soup...
1lb ground beef or turkey, well seasoned
1 can carrots
1 can of corn
1bag of noodles
chicken/beef broth
add any other spices or ingredients that sound good
Mix all together and allow to simmer.... ymmmm quick simple and warm in the tummy

Am also planning on baking some cookies. I wish my outer Betty Crocker was as good as my inner one... I have great cookie plans and hope they turn out well....

Will have to post some  pics soon of our tree.... Love to sit by the tree and just watch the lights.... very relaxing.
Hope all are well!!
See ya soon..
Be Blessed

Karen