Christmas Card Mishaps

Hopefully by now you have received our Christmas Card. I was very excited about them, but really didn't have time to really proof read them. So there were a couple of typos, which I think came out pretty funny when you think about it.

1. "Merry Christmas and have a h Year" - Obviously, "Have a Happy New Year"
2. "Keep hope with us at our blog" - I meant to say "Keep up with us"

I crack myself up....trying to do it all. Hope you enjoyed the card!

Hold the Avocado

On Saturday, we went to Central Market to pick up a few things. Since it was Saturday there was several samples....yum! One guy was rolling sushi, so of course we got a sample of that. And of course, Kaylee wanted whatever we were having. She devoured the California Roll, but spit out the avocado had threw it on the floor. She doesn't like avocados, we continue to try. The Sushi Guy asked how she liked, we told him what happened, and we continued to shop. Then, all the sudden, he come running behinds us with a sushi roll minus the avocado especially for Kaylee. It was so nice and hilarious. Kaylee loved it!

Easy Party Food

Last Weekend, someone made these Oreo Truffles and they are something else! I made them for a Pot Luck today. I love super easy, but super good recipes. This recipe was the talk of the party. Then, my grandmother forward my mother who forward me the Rolo Pecan Candies. They look easy and good. Thought I would share, since these are not my usual Christmas goodies that I make.

Oreo Truffles
1 pkg. (1 lb. 2 oz.) OREO Cookies, finely crushed, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

1. MIX 3 cups of the cookie crumbs and the cream cheese until well blended. Shape into 42 (1-inch) balls.
2. DIP balls in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover melted chocolate can be stored in tightly covered container at room temperature and saved for another use.) Sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs.
3.REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm. Store any leftover truffles in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
4. NOTE: I did White and Milk Chocolate for the Truffles and then topped them with Red & Green Sprinkles.

Rolo Pecan Carmel Candies Link : http://thepartyworks.com/article.php/articles_id/697

Snow in Austin?

Yes, it is true....it snowed last night in Austin! This will be the 4th time in my life that it has snowed in Texas. In 1985, San Antonio had the big snowstorm where we actually got to build a snowman. I was 3 and don't remember. My freshman year of college in 2001 there was light snow. We all ran out of our dorms and "played" in it. Then Valentine's Day in 2004, snow covered the ground. Eric and I had scheduled our Hot Air Balloon Ride. Although it warmed up and was such a gorgeous day, we couldn't go due to the wet ground. That was the beginning of the 3 year escapade to go on the ride. Below are the pictures of our house.....Northerners don't laugh....this is snow for Texas. This isn't an ice storm....trust me it is snow!

Jam Packed Weekend

We had a pretty eventful weekend. After Eric headed to work Saturday morning, we met Greg & Emily, visiting for cold Chicago, for lunch at Chuy's. Then, we were off to Clare's 2nd Birthday Party. Kaylee had lots of fun and was mixing in well as one of the "kids". She isn't a baby anymore! Afterwards, Eric and I were off to a Christmas Party....no kids allowed. It was great to have a parents night out, although every talked kids! But the white elephant gift exchange was so much fun.....I hadn't laugh that hard in awhile. My folks watched Kaylee, but she never woke up from her late afternoon nap! That is when until we got home...she woke up, played for awhile, and then went back to sleep. Totally off schedule, but everything worked out! Sunday Morning was nice, since Eric and I got to sit down and eat breakfast while Kaylee was sleeping. Then, we reorganize our kitchen cabinets, since we had couple serving platter mishaps in our pantry. :( In the afternoon, I had a Book Club Meeting for "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen& Listen So Kids Will Talk". I really enjoyed the book and recommended it to anyone, you could use the information from any age. They have little comic strips in the book to give examples. It is really great. Then, we went to the groceries store as a family. Kaylee is starting to really enjoy places know....all the people and action around. Came home and made Meatloaf with Scalloped Potatoes....talk about comfort food! And that my friends was the weekend. Productive, Fun, and Jam Packed.

Elf Yourself - Courtesy of Becky G

Becky made this video especially for me. I was crying I was laughing so hard. The googles on Kaylee make the video. You are too much Becky!

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/jzSQW1eqEZKvIUtsVpDt

Kaylee's New Table

Over the weekend, we purchase a table...Kaylee size. It is sooo cute and she loves it. We should have gotten 3 chairs, because we've eaten dinner there every night. This is also a good time to point out that Kaylee loves to clean. Today's school report said she would prentend to spray a bottle on the countertop and wipe it with a towel. She spills her Cheerios and she picks them up, she spills her agua and wipes it up.....she loves to clean. I'm very proud. So, we got her a broom and dustpan for Christmas! Never thought I would buy that as a gift for my kid, but it will make one happy kiddo! Kaylee is showing off her new table in the picture below. You can also see Kaylee's personality coming out, first smiling, then serious, and then silly. On another note, Eric and I were happy to find a LARGE vase for all are corks, however when we put our corks in it filled up quickly. It will be overflowing in a couple months!