What's Happening in my World

Wow, it's been since last year that I posted anything about my happenings.   Guess it could be on account that not much is happening, LOL.

Things are slowly getting back to normal after the holidays.  I have started on some Valentine's Day Primitives but they are still a work in progress.  I can't seem to find my crafting rhythm this time of year (I'm like this every year at this time).

Here's a yummy Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe.  A special treat to warm you up on a cold winter's day.

3 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix

1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pinch chili powder

1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup boiling water

In a large mug, mix the hot chocolate mix, chocolate syrup, cinnamon, and chili powder. Pour in the milk. Add the boiling water and stir.

Merry Christmas Wishes

Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas. 

May you find Peace and Joy in this Wonderous Day, let it fill your Heart and Home in a Special Way.

I wanted to take a moment this morning to send out Christmas Wishes to you all, my dear friends, my followers and my customers.   I would like to say, "Thank You" to my loyal customers Friends, I sincerely appreciate each and everyone of you!   

I have enjoyed your visits, reading the comments left for me and also traveling around the country to your prim homes in blogland this year.

Here's to another great year in 2011!

Happy New Year!



Our Family Christmas Tree & Favorite Ornaments

I can't seem to get a good shot of our Family Tree, no matter what camera settings I use, it's blurry.  So, here's a blurry shot of our Family Christmas Tree, LOL....  Maygan did 90% of the decorating this year, she did a wonderful job and is very proud of her tree.

This tree is loaded with colored lights (Maygan and her Dad's favorite) and ornaments that were made by the kids, received as gifts and collected over the years.

A few of my favorites are...

This Santa, made by Maygan in preschool

Clothespin Reindeer made by my step-son Austin when he was still in grade school.  He's a Junior in college now.

Construction Paper Mittens by Maygan

Felt handprint Reindeer by Maygan

Wooden ornament made by Jimmy

Pretty Doves from my Mom

Beaded Mice from my Sis, the tree skirt was made by my Mom

Maygan's ornament from her Meema

There are six of these little book ornaments.  I got them in my stocking when I was a kid, I thought they were the neatest.  I saved them all and now they are one of Maygan's favorites.  She reads them over and over every year.

I could go on and on with favorite ornaments, each and everyone has a special story.

My birthday cake from yesterday, decorated pretty by Maygan

I just love it!

The school cancelled all activities for the evening because of the weather, so Maygan didn't have her Christmas Concert.  We were all disappointed, hoping they reschedule.  Hubby picked up dinner on his way home from work, then we had cake and ice cream.

This is a sign that I bought for $1.00 at a second hand store in town, the stars and letters are carved out.  I  did sand and stain it for more of prim look.  I like the way it turned out and for a buck, you can't go wrong.

Have a Blessed Day,