"bring on the snow......"

We went to a family Christmas party in Lebanon around 5:00 today. Road were clear. A little drizzle going on. Around 7:00 we started getting texts and phone calls from our loving friends to get ourselves home because I was SNOWING in Albany. Lots and lots. We still hadn't seen any in Lebanon. About 8:30 we started seeing it come down so we headed out. As we got closer to Albany the temperature starting dropping about a degree a mile. Blizzard driving conditions. Roads were a solid sheet of ice. Kids were getting very excited. Starting to realize there might not be school tomorrow. By the time we got home (just a few minutes ago) they were dancing around like hoolagans...................... Tyler was so excited he went out in his SHORTS!!

My precious baby boys handprints (actually, he is nine years old). He said "look mom, at my handprints in the snow". That is one of the sweetest things in the world to hear.

Frosty was at our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My kids are so excited they were HUGGING each other in the front yard. I didn't get that one on film, but am happy that the snow brings out the best in them :)

Hugs for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I doubt they will have school tomorrow. It's 26 degrees and the high tomorrow is supposed to be 18 degrees. I will call my clients and see if they are coming in and it not, I am staying home with my kids for a SNOW DAY! Best december EVER!!!!

"one more party and I'm done..."

Done EATING. Icky. I am going to my 3rd Christmas party in the last 48 hours. Food is so over-rated. I feel like that is all I have done in the last 2 days. Done. Can't wait to get back to eating healthy and feeling good. I feel like a big fatty right now.
This picture is me and Kambria. I am the blonde. She is the brunette. tee hee.

"french kiss........"

........cocktail that is. Got this recipe from a client today. Sounds yummy and delightful. I think I will make it for Christmas Eve or Christmas day. (wish I could have one right now, but I'm off to chaparone middle school dance! All the more reason to NEED one!!)
French Kiss
1 sugar cube
1 tbsp. chambord (french raspberry liquer)
champagne
Place sugar cube in bottom of champagne flute, pour chambord over sugar, wait a couple of seconds and fill with champagne. Garnish with lemon slice or fresh raspberries. Enjoy. (don't drink and drive).



Or if all else fails. Make cosmo's.............................
Or raspberry bellini's. Or wallaby darned. Or wine. Or any other drink that strikes your fancy.

"i'm dreaming of a white christmas"

..........or a little snow on Sunday. That's what the forecast is predicting. I will believe it when I see it. They always promise, but rarley does it happy. I would love for it to snow!! Love this mantel. I didn't even decorate mine this year. What's up with that? I would love to claim this one as mine. But I never lie. :)

I am such a loser I don't even have a wreath this year. Is it too late to get one? I guess I could leave it up until Valentines day.

My plan is to get off the computer and make up some sugar cookie dough. Best recipe ever. Mom's cookies, Dad's frosting. Going to make the dough and put it in the fridge until Saturday when I have time to bake them. I don't like to bake. But I like to eat. Maybe I can talk the kids into baking them??? (they will probably ask for money to do the job!!)

This cake look delish. I am really into peppermint right now. You can find the recipe on this site. (Bff made some cookies this week with crushed peppermint and they were yummy. Didn't sound like the cookies today turned out so good!! tee hee).

"visions of sugarplums danced in their heads"

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; Too sweet.

M.I.A.

I know I have been M.I.A for a while.
Busy with work.
Dealing with teenagers.
Stressing about money (lack of).
You know, all the normal stuff.
These monkey's make me laugh. I will be better about blogging this week.
Positive, happy, fluffy, fun stuff. Peace out.

"in my dreams"

my christmas would look like this.

Outside lights are up. Check.

Tree is up. Check.

Stocking have been found in attic. Check.

Most gifts are purchased and wrapped. Check.

Mine doesn't look quite like this..........................but it's done. That counts for something, Right?