Friday Funnies

Cheese balls are a rare occurrence in our household. So much in fact that Miss M decided to show me just how the treat makes her feel.....

 

Thankful it doesn't take much to make my kids smile these days.

Cozumel!!

A friend recently pointed out that I never showed her any pictures from our trip to Cozumel last June. I thought I better get some posted before our trip down again this summer!

 a tired traveler.....ready for some food and fun!

 me, Miss M, Cupcake Nana, and Aunt K

 the view from one of our 3 balconies!

 Nana & Miss M enjoying some music on the balcony

 towel animals every day, just like on a cruise

 The outdoor bed on the largest balcony. I just needed mosquito netting and I would have slept outside most nights! It was a fun spot for cards and taking a nap though.

 Me and my SIL with some of the Native American dancers from one of the shows we saw.

 Aunt J was brave to hold this big guy. Smaller iguanas were everywhere; kinda like squirrels are in my neighborhood.

 Mr C on an excursion to the other side of the island

 Miss M was usually in her swimsuit and had a red tongue from strawberry daiquiris.

 She was really excited about the braids and left them in for over a week after we got home.

 The view at night from our room.....

 Two "tour guides" showing the giant tiki type roof on the lobby.

 Enjoying one of 3 pools....

 Another strawberry drink!!

 I took this shot in the ocean to show how crystal clear the water was - almost more so than the pool itself! I enjoyed snorkeling a little each day. My dad and brother are the only two divers in the group.

 Another night view.....

 Last drink and stroll around the property before leaving the next morning.

 The waiters got to know my children well and started a carafe of hot chocolate with a dish of whipped cream each morning when we walked in.

Time to leave paradise.....we are looking forward to heading back again this June!

Christmas Coffee & Cute Cupcakes!!

Last year, I started hosting a come and go Christmas coffee for some special friends. For me, it's easier than a full fledged party at that time of year.

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Kids are welcome, some friends bring something tasty to share, I provide coffee, tea, & spiced cider plus a few yummies. We talk, and eat, and laugh.....and repeat for about 2 hours. It's a little crowded and sometimes a lot noisy, but so fun to catch up with friends I see every week and some I only see once or twice a year.

I also started the tradition of making an ornament for my attendees. Last year it was rather last minute - salt dough "teapots" painted red and decorated with a white paint pen. This year I got a little fancier, but it was even faster and easier than last year!

You just need a glue gun, mini ornaments (mine were shades of pink), mini foil cupcake liners, red berries, white paint and glitter or snow. I actually used a product called "snow paint" that has been in my stash for years! There's no tutorial - I think you can see how to do it. I'd show the blog where I first saw this, but I can't find it now!

A bounty of cupcakes in thrifted (of course!) milk glass!

Just because.....

Miss M saw this picture and wondered why I hadn't posted it yet. Yes, Christmas was a month ago tomorrow, but it's my blog, right? (She also wants me me to add that her dress was on clearance, down from $60 to a mere $5 back in the summer. Yes, my girl can spot a crazy good deal!) 

P.S. A certain little boy enjoys pockets, can you tell?

Friday Funnies

While riding in the car with Cupcake Nana one day, Mr C told her to 

"Be very careful. There are old people driving out there."

This driver looks pretty scary to me!

Boys and Cars

Back in the fall, we took a day to visit a car museum in our area. We invited Mr. C's "BFF" and his mom to join us. The boys had lots of fun. 

 

This cream beauty was one of my favorites.

They were pretty sure this one was related to Francesco from Cars 2.

The two moms learned that the original Volkswagen brand was designed by Ferdinand Porsche but Adolf Hitler took a hand in the planning too.

We were the only ones there, so one of the workers took us into the workshop. The boys were able to get inside a few vehicles and "drive".

Bikinis & Gingerbread

Mr C was all about Christmas this year - decorating, cooking, shopping, wrapping presents - he was game no matter what. Nothing would do except to make gingerbread people this year.

My little baking assistant...

Miss M gets in the action

and adds her own flair after asking if she could "get a little creative".

Yes, you are looking at a gingerbread people in swimsuits. Guess she's already dreaming of our vacation in Cozumel.








Three of my most favorite people in the world! Waiting and waiting for the parade to start!