7 little girls. 50 cookies. 8 tubs of icing. Lots and lots of sprinkles. Lots of creativity. More is always better. The girls made candy too, because cookies aren't enough of a sugar rush. More than a little taste testing.
December Daily | Twelve, Women’s Espresso
Monday night was a little "girls night out" (to church). Our church hosted a Women's Expresso Christmas Boutique. It was a night of sweet treats, coffee and shopping for a cause. We were presented with stories of how God is working in the lives of beautiful women living in Haiti, Kenya, Thailand, and Cambodia. These... Continue Reading →
December Daily | Ten, Traditions
When you think of your childhood during Christmas time, what comes to mind? When we were growing up, our mom always filled a glass jar with this mixture: peanuts, M&M's and raisins. This glass jar always sat on the coffee table for a quick grab treat. I don't know why but this simple thing sticks... Continue Reading →
December Daily | Six, All is Bright
Photography Assignment: Food. It's no surprise I chose to photograph cupcakes for this assignment. I photograph them a lot. But I was really more interested in the Brokeh lights. I finally got it! All is bright.
December Daily | Five, Exercise
Want to know what kind of shape you are really in? Just start working out at a gym. You'll quickly realize that you were fooling yourself into thinking that walking in the park for an hour was keeping you fit. Hubby and I are working out every morning, right after we drop the kids off... Continue Reading →
December Daily | Four, Weather
Um, isn't it December in Colorado? You wouldn't know it by the weather we've been having lately! It was so warm today that when I was out running errands I actually turned on the air conditioning in the van. It looks like Sunday is our best chance for snow and seasonal weather. Did you know that... Continue Reading →
December Daily | Two
Day One of the girls' Advent calendar was books. Books wrapped in plain white paper under the tree. Books to add to the collection: Bad Kitty Christmas and Mortimer's Christmas Manger. ****************** To read more about December Daily, head over to Ali Edward's blog. Need Christmas book ideas? Check out Simple as That's list of... Continue Reading →
December Daily | One, Advent
It's time once again for December Daily. December Daily is a scrapbooking album project by Ali Edwards that celebrates all things December. Even if you are not into scrapbooking you can still participate through your journaling, photography, or blogging. It's a great way to document this special time of the year. And to document stories... Continue Reading →