An Official 2 Year Old

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET KALISTA MARIE!

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

CHRISTMAS! Well not exactly if you take the weather into account. It's been so warm, (mid-70's), I think the needles would start falling off the tree if we were to get one right now. So the next best thing, besides baking, is to decorate the mantle and any other alcove I can find. : )

The Girly Tree with some added feathered friends

Darling tree topper for the Girly Tree

Stockings hung with care

Mini burlap tree

If Miss K wasn't so touchy-touchy I'd decorate that alcove on the bottom left.
But she is as that age. The Girly Tree has already encountered a shattered ornament.

DIY tulle wreath. So easy!

Can you tell I'm loving the snow birds this year? ; )

Happy Birthday Charlotte

Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Charlotte!

A Homemade Photo Shoot

Well our busy family life finally caught up with me and I dropped the ball. I neglected to book a photographer. What does this mean? It means I may not send out Christmas cards this year. gasp! Darling hubby is in big shock. Especially since I sent last year's out the week of Thanksgiving. I was a little more on top of it last year.

But honestly, the thought of it all is stressful since I didn't have our family photos taken. And although I have a ton of photos of our family, none of them look holiday-ish. Does that make sense? I have a few dear friends who are insisting I put something together - with the added request of not just wanting a card with pictures of my cute kids.

So what's a mommy to do? Pick up the Big Girl camera, dress up the girls and click away! Still haven't figured out how to include David and me. And I'm not even sure if I will go forth with designing our Christmas cards. But I sure did have fun photographing my girls. : )

Although the verdict is still out in regards to the Christmas cards, I think my little photo shoot turned out pretty good. : ) I know my daddy would be pleased to know I am putting the Nikon to good use. ; )

My New Obsession

I ♥ Trader Joe's. Who doesn't, right? They always keep me on my toes with trying new palate combinations. Here is my latest OBSESSION:

It is so yummy with really anything. Pita. Crackers. Veggies. Fruit.

Delish with pears!

Now for those of you on the go all the time, this is quick & easy & tasty!

I love rolling one of these up and snacking on it when the kids have me going in every direction. And it beats "stealing" a bite from whatever snack they are eating. Oh yes, they would eat this wrap. But Mommy is being a little selfish and not sharing at the moment. : )