Big Day

Well today my son got his learner's permit. Oh me oh my....how is he old enough for this. And where oh where will I come up with the money to pay the hefty cost to insure the boy. Ahhhh what a great way to end the year.

Time to clean and organize

Every year after Christmas I start a major cleaning/decluttering/reorganization around the house. This year we started in Meghan's room. It is looks so good and we plan to finish it up today. We rearranged the whole room and it looks so good. Not sure where I will head next probably the game room or my closet.

Anyone else get this urge this time of year?

Wow

I can't believe it is over already!! So much work and preparation then poof it is over!!

I am having a relaxing day, hanging out at home with the family and enjoying our new gifts.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Are ya ready yet?

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!!

I am working on my baking now and need to clean a little... to get ready for our guests tomorrow. But I am in good shape and don't feel the pressure anymore. I want to be able to just relax and enjoy it all....since it will be over so quickly.

I am so excited

Did I tell ya I am so excited?

Why you ask?

Well I won something here Catherine Holman Folk Art

I can't believe I won!!!!! Yippee......yahooo!!!!!!

Thanks Catherine!

So much to do....... so little time

Tis the season for busy. But I have zero energy to get it done!!!

The Night of too Many Concerts!!!!!!

Tonight is one of the times as a mother that just makes you feel terrible. Both my kids have winter concerts tonight at the same time. I want to see them both, but must make the choice to only see one. Hubby will go see our son's and I will go see our daughter's......but wahhhhhhhhh I want to see them both.

Off to sulk a bit!!!!

Baking

Today I am planning to spend most of the day in the kitchen.....hoping my back holds out.

We will be making these cinnamon rolls for giftsThe Pioneer Woman Cooks - Ree Drummond. A couple of coffee cakes for a get together tomorrow morning. And COOKIES!!!!!!!!

I will take some pictures when we are done!

Off to the kitchen I go!!!!!!!!!!!!

More Christmas

My nutcracker collection...I think I may add a snow blanket under them.

The garland going up the front stairs. I love how this turned out and it is all stuff I got at Target on clearance after Christmas last year.

My Christmas Village

Here are some pictures of my Christmas village that hubby and I started when we were first married. It has grown quite large over the years. It is one of my favorite things...once it is set up. It takes quite a long time to get it just right each year.

Aren't we talented?

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Christmas Tree and Mantle

This is my mantle in the living room! I had trouble getting a good picture of it....I think it is much prettier in person.

Our Christmas Tree!!!! It is the biggest tree we have ever gotten. Most of our ornaments go on this tree. We do have another tree in our game room that the kids put some of their ornaments on too.

Confession

I kinda have a little thing for bundt pans......why......I have no idea. I just love them in all shapes and sizes. Aren't they just the cutest??? I love a good bundt!!!

Crazy week so far!!!

Oh man things are crazy around here this week!!!

I am still working on the last little bits of decorating......then I can take some pictures to share with you.