Early Christmas morn our doorbell rings even though my boys are still in their pajamas they rush to the window and greet the visitors from the South, all 12 of them are strangers to us. The children yell through the gate asking if we can give them their "navidad" (Christmas present). Their ages range from 8 month to 14 years of age, and they all give me this hopeful smile. A little background on our day up until when the doorbell rang: Presents were opened, Christmas breakfast has been served ... continue reading...
Surprised by Joy!
Lately, I have been moved to tears by every little sentimental thing. I haven't even been watching Hallmark movies. This morning I read about the "Layaway Angels" who paid off people's lay away accounts, it touched my heart. It reminded me of my childhood Christmas when we were "surprised by joy"! That particular winter, my dad had the worst of luck. His hours were cut at his job, our car collapsed needing major repairs and to top it off my father chopped his finger off at ... continue reading...
Every Party Needs Chocolate Crack
Why Crack? It's made from crackers and it's addictive. ... continue reading...
Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Gingerbread House
Okay be nice now, no hating on our ugly gingerbread house. Gingerbread house making for the Christmas season is one of the traditions we do in our home! We usually invite friends over and make a little party of it! This is our 4th year making gingerbread houses and this was the first time it was an easy process and it was ALL deliciously edible. Who wouldn't want to gobble down Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy treats! Chocolate Covered Gingerbread House Ingredients 1 ... continue reading...
Simplifying Christmas Series: Day 5- Hot Chocolate & Christmas Carols
What better way to end our Simplifying Christmas Series with pressing PAUSE and PONDERING Christmas. Sit back with a cup of hot chocolate (Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe below) and enjoy all your hard work and money you have put into decorating and blog posting about your christmas projects. Ponder this for a moment: Love came down in form of a baby, for me! This year one of my Christmas Wishes that I've had for as long as I can remember, came true! I was able to convince a group of ... continue reading...