Gingerbread Village 2011

Gingerbread Village 2011

The fun (nor wine) did not stop at Christmas Cookies….we went right into Gingerbread Burgos Village 2011.  I ususally get those easy kits from Costco with the pre-done frosting and easy emplate but this year I changed it up and we had to really work these...
Christmas Traditions…Cookies

Christmas Traditions…Cookies

My most favorite part of Christmas are the traditions I have with the kids that we have carried on since I can remember.  The first one is making Christmas Cookies.  By no means are we Martha Stewart or the Cake Boss but we just love to get our hands in...
Taking it all in

Taking it all in

The holidays are stressful.  On top of what we normally have day in and day out there is the hustle and bustle of everything that goes into the holidays.  I am particularly thankful for my family being together and my parents being here.  I have an...
Trust in Me…..

Trust in Me…..

2011 is quickly coming to a close.  On January 2, 2011 I posted my word for the year HERE:    "Trust myself and be open to it from others…..just a reminder to trust my; choices, career, strengths, creativity,...
Gingerbread Time!

Gingerbread Time!

It is that time again for Gingerbread to make an appearance and this year the twin's made Gingerbread Houses in their 4th grade classes.  I swear the best part of being a mom (and the most tiring) is trying to be there for them when they do those activities...