Cinnamon Rolls

I got a new cookbook a couple of weeks ago and have tried some recipes out. It is "The Pioneer Woman Cooks". It is a great cook book for special recipes. They are full fat and not something you would cook everyday. I have found the best recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls. They are Yummy! It makes a bunch so perfect to give as a gift! Here is the link for the recipe! Enjoy, but don't blame me for any extra pounds after eating!

Gingerbread House & Santa

John, Ethan and I got a Gingerbread house kit at Target and put it together last night. It turned out pretty cute. Ethan loved putting all the candy on it! It was a great family activity.

Santa was at John's work today so we stopped by to see him. I thought Ethan would be shy or scared. He walked right up to him and sat in his lap. Santa asked him what he wanted and his response was " a clock." What? Then he said "earrings". I have no idea why he said that? It was cute. They also had some beautiful white fluffy (therapy) dogs that he loved. I got a good picture of him with them.

Oh! It's Christmas time

I guess today it finally dawned on me that it will be Christmas in a few weeks. I had not bought anything for Ethan and just a couple of things for John. I usually have everything planned out by now. I decided to make some Rocky Road fudge (YUM) and some Chex mix today to get started on some Christmas baking. So hopefully soon I will have some creative pictures of Ethan and I making some candy.

Ethan has been sick about a week. I am not sure how that really happens when it seems as though we really have not been anywhere in about 2 weeks (because it has been so cold). He started coughing last Friday, but seemed fine. Sunday night he started running a fever and Monday afternoon got to 102.3. I didn't mess around this time since last time he did that we had a ear infection. I saw Dr Sawyer Monday afternoon- just a virus. No ear infection. So we again have been at home, snuggling, reading, snuggling, and playing some. He is feeling better now! I hope that we all are healthy for Christmas!

Snow Day!

We woke up this morning to snow! Ethan was in shock! He was ready to go outside pj's and all to play!

We had breakfast and got all bundled up. I got some great pictures. He decided to taste the snow and loved it.

I tried to make a snowman, but the snow wouldn't stick together and my fingers were numb!

Christmas Decorating!

We started decorating for Christmas the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I begged John to put up christmas lights on the house. He got them up on Sunday while the cold front was blowing in. He didn't whine at all! I don't have a picture of them, but they are beautiful. I love decorating the house for Christmas, it just gets you in the mood!

We always got a Precious Moment ornament from my great uncle. I have quite a collection now. I bought Ethan one for his 1st christmas. We found this one today and I couldn't pass it up. It helped that I also had a $5 off coupon for the Hallmark store!

This is our manger scene. I was one that mom got Ethan on his 1st christmas. It comes along with a story and very durable characters so they can play with it. Ethan decided there weren't enough animals so he added some of his own. It was the perfect touch!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!