Top 10 From 2010

I stole a blog-post idea from one of my dearest, Savoir-Flair, and decided to compile my top 10 favorite photos from my blog posts in 2010. Reviewing the blog reminds me how fun {and special} it is to keep up with all of the random tidbits and photos because I realized how many of the stories I had already forgotton.

I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I have!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!



Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

We sure do spend lots of time bundling up and de-bundling!

Van's extra layers are snuggly, cute, and reminiscent of bundled up Randy from A Christmas Story  

 With all these jackets, socks, hats, and sweaters, its a good thing I have some extra help with laundry these days!:

Last week Van and I took a fun trip to Marbles kid's museum downtown.

Other than playing in a large tub of water, recently he has enjoyed entertaining himself with a turkey baster and "whispering" {squealing} to me through empty cardboard wrapping paper rolls! 

I have a picture of him carrying around the turkey baster but the poor camera-phone quality resembles more of a scary ice pick than a harmless kitchen utensil:

12 Days Til Christmas!

"GRAAAACE"....."THE BLESSING!!"

I complain about the wonky temps this season and a few days later we end up with snow!  A light, pretty snow falling provided a nice background to decorate the tree Friday evening.

Over the weekend, our Christmas tree only suffered one ornament casualty {a homemade star from 1986} which is pretty good {I think} since Van's curiosity and mobility are not a durable combination for Christmas decorations.

I leave you with a seasonal necessity. Hands-down my favorite Christmas scene ever. Enjoy your holiday festivities and snow!!

Warm and Fuzzy.

And hot. 

How is it Dec 1st?

Despite the uncooperative weather, Larry {our elf on the shelf} has heightened Christmas spirits. Last night we found him sneaking into my batch of chocolate chip cookies!

1 Cup Peanut Butter

1 Egg

1/4 Tspn salt

1/2 Tspn baking soda

3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Semi Sweet Morsels

Mix all together and bake 12 mins @ 350.

{Courtesy of Southern Living}

The stockings are hung:

Tree and mistletoe up: 

Our wreath is lovely! (Thanks Jerianne and Lisa)

And the candles are lit:

Time to start rocking Christmas PJs, addressing Christmas cards, and upping the Christmas shopping--Happy first week of Advent!