Giving Credit

I tried my hand at some chalkboard art....I have written on framed chalkboards...

but mostly just to show that it was a chalkboard....

I wanted to do something different with my mantel after taking my Christmas decorations down. 

This is what I had for Christmas

Obviously, I just scribbled that on there.

I went to my Pinterest board and started looking for something fun to write this time and I saw this

source

So, I pulled my computer over by me on the floor and started writing....

let me just say...

in 2014 I will hit a milestone in my little life...

I will turn 50 years old...

I know, you say, whaaaat?

But it is true....

I ONLY tell you that so that when I say I was on the floor...

well, let's just say, it took a while to work the kinks out when I stood up...

and I DO NOT LIKE THAT!!!!

anywho

back to the fun stuff

I love it...and think it will stay for a while....

ok, gotta finish the REST of the house...

it looks like a tornado hit it

but, at least, 

the mantel looks good

:)

                                                                                    

Family talks more around a fire

We decided last night, after Troy's family left, how much more our families enjoyed each other after getting everyone away from the tv and out by the firepit. So enjoyed our time together.

Merry Christmas Eve

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care.....

Christmas is here...can you believe it?

I have been buzzing around here baking and slapping hands out of the treats meant for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our tradition since Troy and I were engaged is to spend Christmas Eve with the Henderson gang (my family) and Christmas Day with the Thames. Everyone lives within 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours driving distance so it just works. This year we host both families and are excited to get this sleigh rolling.

I've taken a few pics....

Merry Christmas!

I tried some of Pioneer Woman's appetizers...Club crackers with a sprinkle of either Parmesan cheese or brown sugar, wrapped in bacon and baked at 200* for 2 hours....I'll let you know about these....

One of my favorites....Turtles...caramel, pecans, covered in chocolate..

sinful!!! but oh so good!!!!

And, can't leave out Troy's favorite...cheesecake with strawberry puree....

Today we are having fajitas, tamales with chili, Pappasita's bean soup, Paula Dean's spanish rice, and all the fixin's.

Tomorrow will be our traditional Ham, Turkey, dressing, squash casserole, green bean bundles etc....

The Thames family wishes you a wonderful Christmas remembering our Lord and Savior as the reason for the awesome season. May you be blessed this day!