Category Archives: christmas

Salt dough ornaments

This year, Jacob gave his grand- and great-grandparents a lovely Christmas gift: a hand print ornament. Craft stores sell handprint kits, but they can be pricey. I made salt dough ornaments from things I already had around the house, and … Continue reading

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Christmas 2012

We had such a wonderful Christmas! This was the first year that Santa came for Jacob (last year he was too little) and it was so fun! He is really great at opening presents.

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Every day is a gift

The gifts we have been given Β are but symbols of the gift of life we have all received.

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Some snaps from Christmas day

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Merry Christmas

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Gingerbread cookies for Santa

The secret to perfect gingerbread that is not too mushy or too crunchy? Start with a good recipe (I used the one from Real Simple’s website). Turn your oven down a bit from what it calls for (since mine is … Continue reading

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Christmas lights

I didn’t photograph them, but two little girls were dressed as elves and handing out candy canes! I love Christmas. πŸ™‚

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Merry Christmas

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The most wonderful time of the year

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The best Christmas lights!

A quick brag that one of the best Christmas light displays in the county is right across the street from us. I’ll try to take better pictures some day, but here is a blurry glimpse. It’s the most lights I’ve … Continue reading

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