Holiday Happenings

We are experiencing Arctic Blast Weather here in the Willamette Valley. In truth we had a huge snow fall (about an inch) and frigid conditions (below freezing). It is a little embarrassing how we get so worked up over our weather. When other areas of the country have several feet of snow and move along like no big deal, but we are virtually "frozen" the schools are closed and many businesses. It feels like a holiday!!

Yesterday was to be Sam's program at church and he has his first talking part, certain to be a star as he is the most dramatic child alive!

He whipped up this hat yesterday, when he was finished he said "now that was an easy project!" Maybe he was hoping to convince me to make one? Or maybe thinking Dad would get a creative bug?? Unfortunately the program was delayed until next week...

Thankfully the cookie party I was going to wasn't cancelled. Feast your eyes on these lovelies!!
I was more than a little impressed with these adorable cupcakes. Oh my gosh I said (screamed) those are the cutest things I have ever seen!!

Who did those??

Are they made from sugar paste?? No.... They are gum and tictacs !!!

As for who the domestic diva that created them???



Here is a hint

Yes, the love bird!
Not just cute, but clever too!!

Miss Brandi is contemplating... how did she do that ???


Her mom was just a little amused that the one she thought not quite so domestic, out shines the rest of us!!

A few more little cuties around the house

Here is a good idea for the Christmas table.I thought you might enjoy the cookie recipe I took. It is from Dave's Grandma Jone's.

Time to get to work cleaning the igloo, I mean house, and I need to get Iron Man to do something besides make a creative mess.

Please pray for sun!