When the kids come…

* I made nine recipes of peanut brittle for the holidays this year.  I shared some of it with neighbors and special friends.  The rest was put in a large tin to have when the kids come.  They never tasted it, in fact, they didn’t even know I had made it!  Oops!

*This is a wonderful muffin mix that I had a friend pick up for me in Birmingham…a good treat for breakfast, when the kids come….


*I tried a new recipe  for Chex Mix this year, all done in the microwave. So easy and good!  Saving this for when the kids come…

*I picked up these “gourmet” looking shortbread cookies earlier in the season.  The key lime ones are a favorite of Katie’s.  I’m saving these for when the kids come…

*I made a big pot of chicken and dumplings earlier in the week.  I have plenty left for when the kids come…It is one of their favorites.

Now stay with me…none of the above was ever served, passed around, or even mentioned!
*?This candy was so pretty on  a pedestal cake stand.  Just perfect for when the kids come… I think they thought it was decorations.

Banana pudding served in vintage glasses. (I call them “shot” glasses just because I want to call them that)  Pretty big “shot” huh!  This actually got served.

Meltaway cookies are a big favorite.  Most of them were eaten.

Fresh coconut cake and caramel cake were enjoyed by all…so it’s not like we didn’t have dessert.
Oh well, we had such a good time! 
*not served

I couldn’t resist snapping a picture of this sweet “Charlie Brown” tree at a neighbors house.
 

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee…

Our family Christmas celebration is over.  It was wonderful!  Everyone was home, healthy, and happy!  There was laughter all day long as we celebrated “The most wonderful time of the year”.  Our Matthew serenaded me as I tried hard to remember if I had added the vanilla already?  “Joyful, joyful, we adore thee…”
Stan read The Christmas Story ….."Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people, Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.  This will be a sign to you:  You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”…….
Then we played our version of “Take Away/Dirty Santa”.


    Random pics  
Our beautiful grandchildren
 


 Merry Christmas!

A Tour of Homes…from your recliner!

I’m a part of Rhoda’s “Home for the Holidays” tour today!  Grab a cup of spiced tea and enjoy!

Welcome

Home for the Holidays

AND…on Monday, Dec. 14th

I will be on Nesters Tour of Homes!

Come on in!

Holly, cedar, magnolia!  We used a ton  of it!

A simple arrangement of magnolia and cedar as you come in the front door.  

This is our dining room with a collection of old ornaments just kinda piled on cake stands on the china cabinet.  Magnolia and cedar in wine cooler on table.

I used antique silver baby cups mixed with gold and silver ornaments on the mantel.

These are some old goblets I tucked in. Ivy & moss topiaries on each end to give some height.

 

Fresh cedar makes everything smell wonderful!

These vintage napkins are a recent thrift store find. 

 

Some favorite Santas!

 

 

A friend painted this Christmas china for me years ago. 

Merry Christmas!