Happy Holidays

Well, I broke my promise to blog every day until Christmas. I found myself overwhelmed at the last minute. I had bought a webcam earlier in the week and set it up so that my husband could see his parents all the way in Norway. I think they were all happy about that. At least [...]

Countdown to Christmas – Day 3 – Cookies For Santa

With so much left to do I figured we would get started on our cookies for Santa early.  Vincent did a really good job listening to instructions UNTIL the next morning when I awoke to find all the bottles of sprinkles open and piles of them on the kitchen floor. I nicely discovered someone left [...]

Countdown to Christmas – Day 4 – Wrapping, Wrapping and More Wrapping

Sooo.. even though Vincent is only 2 1/2 years old I have found that he is very observant. Just this morning he spotted the box of chocolate covered cherries I hid on top of my desk last night. “What’s that mommy, up here, who eat that? you eat that? why?”. Then he noticed the juice [...]

Countdown To Christmas – Day 6 – Visiting Santa

I have really been neglecting my blog as far as personal posts go and well I decided that starting right now I’m going to post every day until Christmas. Not too much, just a few pictures each day to show you how we’re celebrating here at our house. An added bonus is I’ll get in [...]

I’m So Glad The Holidays Are Over

Phew…. although the holidays were made a lot brighter for me this year due to it being my son’s first Christmas I have never been so glad that they were over. I single handedly wrapped all but one gift. That’s 9 people in my husbands family, 5 in mine and then all the gifts for [...]

My son is 8 months old today

Where has the time gone? When I was pregnant the days and weeks seemed to drag on forever. Last year at this time I was sitting home all alone, just about to turn 5 months pregnant. I had quit my job after being sick for many weeks and I had just recently moved back home [...]

Easy Holiday Stuffing and A Chance To Win $1000 From Pepperidge Farm

Lots of moms this year will be making their first-ever holiday meal. One thing I’m really picky about is stuffing. I know a lot of people enjoy cornbread stuffing but I’ll never go back. I prefer this recipe from my mom. I even use it when I bake a whole chicken because I can’t wait [...]