Happy Birthday Clayton!

Last but not least, Clayton turned 9 years old on January 31st!

Snow Day!

Given the option to come into training late and review materials or stay at home and enjoy a snow day, I choose the latter - and better - option!

 The snow was too powdery for a snowman, but still fun nonetheless

My angels making snow angels

Reedy's gigantic snowball

Even Sheba Kitty braved the elements (briefly!)

The boys made snow pies

After fun in the snow, it was back inside for popcorn (our traditional snow day snack) and homemade hot chocolate

Snowflake decorated cupcakes {sort of - Ashleigh & I are still getting the hang of our new decorating pen!}

Cheers to snow day!

Mary Ellen

Happy Birthday Ashleigh!

Happy Birthday Reed!



Christmas 2013

A look back at Christmas before the year ends :)

 

 

Santa brought me a pair of heels and my favorite perfume :)

 

 

The day after Christmas, Grandma-claus came bearing gifts!

 

 

 

 

What I've been dreaming of - a set of Lodge cast iron cookware



 

And a total surprise - an ice cream maker!

 

 

With Hubby's family the day after Christmas

 

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a joyous

 New Year!

 

God Bless,

 

Mary Ellen

 

Christmas Around the House

 

 

A few of our Christmas trees throughout the house this year
 



 

Gold-themed tree for the newly painted foyer

My pink tree {from last year's Garden Ridge 90% off haul} 

and stag head from Target



I found these cute retro inspired ornaments last year during

the Target after Christmas clearance sale

 

More trees in the family room

Our main Christmas tree with family, milestone and handmade ornaments. 

Some of these ornaments date back to my husband's childhood.

 

The dining room

 

 

Flocked Christmas tree in the dining room {also from Garden Ridge clearance}

 

The kitchen tree

 

Upstairs the kids' favorite tree - the candy tree!

 

I love these adorable fabric cupcakes.

 

The 12 foot tree in the living room by the fireplace.

 

Traditional red, green and gold for the sunroom Christmas tree.

 

My antique dresser in the sunroom decorated for Christmas.

 

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Mary Ellen