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Life is like a giant cupcake . . .







Life is like a giant cupcake . . .

. . . it has its moments of being sweet, surprising and very messy." ~ ARF







Monday, December 27, 2010

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Well, this Christmas was a lot different than last year!  We had the refrigerator in the foyer, no kitchen, half of a bathroom and a house dusted covered in drywall dust.  This year  the house is done for the most part and we had Scott's parents down for the holiday where they were able to enjoy and relish the magic of Christmas with Holly and Heidi! 
On Christmas Eve while we were tucking Holly into bed they went out and rang bells outside her window like they did when Scott and his siblings were small children.  Holly's eyes got as wide as saucers and her mouth dropped open and then she kicked us out of her room so she could hurry up and go to sleep so Santa could come!

Last year we ordered Chinese, this year I gave my kitchen a good workout with Turkey, homemade, from scratch, cheesecake, and Prime Rib (which was easier to make than I thought). It was a wonderful day!





Burning off some time on Christmas Eve at the park!
 Wreath I made for the front door.
One of two identical wreaths I made for Holly and Heidi's bedroom door. 



 Making invisable snow angels (really). 



 Holly probably ate more M&M's than she did decorating!
 Playing with GiGi the dog!
Playing with Half Pint the dog!
What Holly and Heidi left for Santa's visit!

'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house. . . calm before the storm!
On the way to see what Santa left!
 In the thick of opening and playing!
 Santa brought a doll house!
 I think Grandma was having more fun setting up the doll house than Holly!
 The rain let up enough for Holly to take the new wheels Grandma and Grandpa got them for a spin.
 Heidi loving the new car!
 Holly was having fun with her new piano and being Roudolf!
 Opening a gift from Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dave

My first Prime Rib I have made!  It was full of garlic!  It was soooooo yummy!