1st Holiday Party Done

What a way to begin the month of December, but with a holiday party. Thanks Linda for asking me to host 9 great ladies at my home last night. We had a great time!!!

I was able to find my fine china at Wally World. I loved these...so durable and very festive.


The first of many hams to come I am sure.


And I was able to use my Pampered Chef stone again!!!! Love it!!!

Here is my punch recipe for those of you that requested it-

1 46oz can pineapple juice
1.5 cups sugar
2 packs of red kool aid...I used cherry, but strawberry works too
2 quarts water
Mix all together and then add-
1 liter of ginger ale

Serve chilled. Double for even more.

Chill ahead of time for a slushy punch. Take out frozen cube about an hour before and let it thaw by room temperature.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

This is not the best picture, but George put up our Christmas lights this weekend. I love them. We upgraded all of our lights to the new LED lights. So, if anyone needs or would like our old lights. You are welcome to them. Let me know.

Our New Ride

For months George and I have been talking about getting a larger vehicle since Paisley is growing so tall and her legs are so long that she can't fit comfortably in the truck or the BMW without causing pain to George or myself. So last Saturday we went shopping for a new ride.

We knew an idea of what we wanted, but when I saw this gem...I just had to have her.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe!!!! It is such a smooth ride.


I love the color...Bermuda Blue. Looks a metallic grey at night.


Don't mind the dirt...we took it on our road trip and it was rainy, but a totally awesome and comfortable ride. We love it!!!

This is bitter sweet because I love my truck...which we still have...and the BMW...which we still have...yes, we are a car lot, but I also love that this baby is mine to drive!!!!

Black Friday Shopping

Ok, so I am a Black Friday Shopper...my good friend Amy and I go every year. We get up at 4 and get there by 5 a.m. It was worth it. We picked up tons of stuff. I was able to get all of my list done. I was prepared. We picked up these awesome pj sets, track suits and hoodies for $3.00 each. Too cheap to pass up.


We picked up some toys for Paisley's birthday and Christmas...not done yet, but a good start.


We picked up 3 sleds for when the snow comes...we are going sledding!!! Look out Tallie...we are going to be right behind you and Cowboy!!!!


Tons of fun and no one was hurt. Thanks Amy for such a great morning. Now off to the gym and then to take a nap with Paisley!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

We went to Belfair this year for Thanksgiving to be with George's mom and Papa Nick. The toddler proofing began with locks put on doors...thank you Papa Nick...and then a gate to the stairs. Paisley helped Papa Nick...little did she know it was not for her benefit....

Here is Paisley with her cousin Peyton.

Here is one of the cheesecakes George and I brought. This one is white chocolate macadamia nut and the other was pumpkin cheesecake. Yummy!!!!

Here we are stuffing our faces. We are so glad Melissa was able to come and enjoy the holiday with our family.

More stuffing of the faces...

Great time, great food, great company. Happy Thanksgiving.

Holiday Baking

We have begun our holiday baking. Paisley is my little helper. I am so ready and excited for this holiday season. I feel so good that is will be a good one. Happy Holidays to you all!!! Let the fun begin.

Costco Muffins

Last week my boss told me that she won the Costco muffin drawing and that we are getting muffins for the entire crew. She told me to put my buisness card in the bowl the next time I was at Costco to see if I could win one too.

Well, I did...and I threw George's in there too.

Guess who won!!! Not me....but George did. We get Costco muffins for the entire crew X2.

How funny!!!