Friday, December 3, 2010
Christmas Card 2010
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A Few of My Favorite Things- #6
Rolo Pretzels- A fun little dessert all year but during the holidays, you can make them even prettier and more festive.
Normally, I would make them with pretzels, rolos and almonds. The "Christmas Twist" to the recipe is to replace the almonds with holiday colored m&ms..it is also a nice alternative if you have friends with nut allergies!
They are easy and delicious and you are guaranteed to get invited back if you show up to the neighborhood party with a tin of these bad boys. They have become one of Zack's faves too :) Enjoy!
Recipe
Ingredients
* 24 circular/square pretzels
* 24 rolos
* 24 almonds/m&ms
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place pretzels on baking sheets. Unwrap rolos and place one in the center of each pretzel.
3. Place in preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until rolos start to melt. Remove from oven and place one almond/m&m in the center of each pretzel. Chill in refrigerator until set.
Decorating the Tree! (A quick break from my favorite things) :)
I gathered the family together last Sunday so we could do one of our favorite things all year- decorate the Christmas tree. I was so happy Kayla could join us!
I fed everyone first so I could ensure their endurance for the decorating hours (ha ha!)
We went with something a little different- a Mexican theme- something very different from the turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce we had all mowed on over the last several days!
I made my Mexican chili dip, poppers and then taco salads.
After dinner, we got decorating and of course, Diana provided much entertainment. Daddy let Diana put the star on this year...this was her first time and our tradition is to let the kids take turns doing it each year :)
Later on we introduced The Elf on the Shelf to Diana. My Auntie Peggy gave this to us last year and were so excited to start the tradition. We had to name our Elf so Ally named him "Relf" and surprisingly everyone was fine with that- too flippin' funny!
Relf has been in a different location every morning, when Diana wakes up...he is keeping an eye on her for Santa...she always knows where to find him too!
What kinds of Christmas traditions do you share with your families?
Thursday, December 2, 2010
A Few of My Favorite Things- #5
Same Auld Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg
(This is for my dear friend Donna- this is our holiday song- it provides the pain in the heart..the melancholy feelings...the chill...Donna enjoy...I miss you)
PS Hit pause on my music player on the right before you click play on the video so you can truly enjoy
Met my old lover in a grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas Eve
Stole behind her in the frozen foods
and I touched her on the sleeve
She didn't recognize the face at first
but then her eyes flew open wide
Tried to hug me and she spilled her purse
and we laughed until we cried
Took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totaled up and bagged
stood there lost in our embarrassment
as the conversation dragged
Went to have ourselves a drink or two
but couldn't find an open bar
Bought a six-pack at the liquor store
and we drank it in the car
We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now
Tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how
She said she'd married her an architect
Kept her warm and safe and dry
[From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/d/dan-fogelberg-lyrics/same-auld-lang-syne-lyrics.html]
She said she'd like to say she loved the man
but she didn't want to lie
I said the years had been a friend to her
and that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw doubt or gratitude
She said she saw me in the record store
and that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly
but the traveling was hell
We drank a toast to innocence we drank a toast to time
We're living in our eloquence, another old lang syne
The beers were empty and our tongues grew tired
and running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
and I watched her drive away
Just for a moment I was back in school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
the snow turned into rain
(This is for my dear friend Donna- this is our holiday song- it provides the pain in the heart..the melancholy feelings...the chill...Donna enjoy...I miss you)
PS Hit pause on my music player on the right before you click play on the video so you can truly enjoy
Met my old lover in a grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas Eve
Stole behind her in the frozen foods
and I touched her on the sleeve
She didn't recognize the face at first
but then her eyes flew open wide
Tried to hug me and she spilled her purse
and we laughed until we cried
Took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totaled up and bagged
stood there lost in our embarrassment
as the conversation dragged
Went to have ourselves a drink or two
but couldn't find an open bar
Bought a six-pack at the liquor store
and we drank it in the car
We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now
Tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how
She said she'd married her an architect
Kept her warm and safe and dry
[From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/d/dan-fogelberg-lyrics/same-auld-lang-syne-lyrics.html]
She said she'd like to say she loved the man
but she didn't want to lie
I said the years had been a friend to her
and that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw doubt or gratitude
She said she saw me in the record store
and that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly
but the traveling was hell
We drank a toast to innocence we drank a toast to time
We're living in our eloquence, another old lang syne
The beers were empty and our tongues grew tired
and running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
and I watched her drive away
Just for a moment I was back in school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
the snow turned into rain
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
A Few of My Favorite Things- #4
J Crew....not just for the holidays...yes all year long BUT J Crew always provides one or two "must have" holiday items...they add just a little sparkle or a shimmer..just enough for me to say I must have it!
Last year I scored a top that I had been eyeing from the 08 Christmas collection. Yes I had to wait a year and even lost several bids until I was finally the Ebay winner but I did it and I loved loved loved it! I ended up wearing it to Bill's Christmas party with a cardigan but it is seriously so pretty, you can wear it plain with jeans. It is a peachy metallic layered sheath top...pure perfection..something Jackie Kennedy would have worn and probably something Michelle Obama has in her closet.
This year, I scored one of their new holiday tees in their factory store- a black tee with a silver sequined reindeer on it...I am going to pair it with a J Crew silver metallic scarf, black skirt and black boots for our upcoming company holiday party. Yes! We are having our first holiday party in three years...it is very exciting because it means we are moving things in the right direction and our owner wants to celebrate- woohoo!
J Crew can be pricey...well no...heck it IS pricey...but you can find a piece here and there that can add so much to an outfit...hit them up during sales...hit up their factory stores (now you can even shop the factory online- weekends only!) or go to my trusted friend Ebay!! As you know, I never buy anything full price anymore. The tough times forced me to get creative and frugal and honestly- you can still look like a million bucks!
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