The Last Day Before Winter Break

Miss Agnes was up bright and extra early today. She was excited to take the homemade Sugar Cookies to Dylan’s class, and she was ready for Christmas break to begin.

Today the weather has turned chilly, and there is snow and ice on the way. We are relaxing a bit this morning, and enjoying the quiet while we’ve got it.

I am so ready for Christmas break to begin. It is fun having everyone home, and getting a little break from early mornings too.

There is still a lot to be done before Christmas day, and lots to bake too. Better get to it.

 

 

Sneak Peek of December’s Tasty Treats

It is almost time to bake the Christmas cookies! I really can’t wait to get started. I’ve been cooking a bit here and there, so I have a few sneak peek photos to share.

I’ll be starting the Sugar Cookie dough for Dylan’s class today. I see a lot of cookies in our future. Better get to it.

Handmade Ornaments

This is the last week of school for the boys, and I’ve been getting the Christmas party treats together for Dylan’s class. I really enjoy being room mom, and getting to catch up with everyone during the year. While we don’t have to be there for the party, we do need little gifts for the stockings. Oh yeah, Thade’s class needs them too.

So I started thinking, Dylan’s class has about twenty-two kids, and I think Thade’s has twenty-three. I really didn’t feel like running to the store to pick-up stocking stuffers, so I decided to go the d.i.y. route, and see what I could come up with.

I started with my crochet books (that my brother gave me) and looked for some inspiration. I found a different way to make hexagons, that started with rounds, and I thought that would make cute ornaments.

I also had everything on hand to get started, so no extra trip to the store for me.

I got to work, and made a few rounds.

I thought they looked pretty cute, and Dylan approved.

The little ornaments were quick to crochet too.

I think they are pretty cute too.

Once Dylan’s were all finished, I started working on the ornaments for Thade’s class.

I added on an extra row too.

I hope the kiddos like them.

It was a fun afternoon crochet project, and I saved a little bit too.

Almost Back To Normal, Well Normal For Me Anyway

I’m looking forward to the weekend. I am hoping to have the rest of the laundry caught up, and the dishes caught up again too.

My hubby and I are doing much better. No more nausea, but just exhausted. Thade and Agnes are still having troubles with a bit of the tummy bug, but Dylan is back at it.

I’m slowly getting back to the normal routine… I’m happy to be back in the kitchen. This time I’m making ahead lots of soups to freeze just in case we need them. I’ve been baking just a bit too.

I really hope this is the last of the flu-bug…

The kids are down to just six days of school left until Christmas break, and holy moly I am not ready at all. We’ve got to stay healthy, and celebrate!

 

 

Today We Clean

This week has been rough… We have been battling the stomach flu, and today I hope we are all feeling back to normal.

The house is a mess. The yucky-laundry needs to be done, but my energy levels are low. I’m going to try to make a dent in it today. I also need to take out all of the trash, I think I’ll rest a bit before I get to it.

Hope you are staying healthy this season… Better get to it.