Cast Iron Rice Krispie Treats (168:365)

Santa brought momma this little beauty for Christmas. 

(No, it's not a Le Creuset, but a Lodge Logic.)

 Image from amazon.com

I tried it out for the first time today, making what I what I bought it for - 

Rice Krispie Treats! Is that silly? There are a thousand things I can think of to use the pot for, but Rice Krispie Treats were number one on the list.

I am always burning them in my other big pots, so it was really nice to not burn this last batch. I'm sure my consumers agree.

Goose's First Christmas! (164:365)

The first Christmas for each kid is so sweet and special.

Goose didn't really understand it at all, but it was cute to see her react to the toys once they were opened. Santa brought a Rody, a rubber bouncy horse, for the girls.

 Goose is very afraid of Rody. I taught her how to sign "dog" a couple of weeks ago. We were all in the kitchen except Goose, she was in the living room, and I heard her whining. I came to see what was going on and found her sitting, staring at Rody, afraid to crawl by him to join us in the kitchen. She was sitting, staring at him, signing "dog", making a sad scared noise. 

It was so cute! And sad, but so cute. And, I was so proud of her signing "dog" for the first time, and doing it all by herself!

Our Christmas had other fun moments, but that was the cutest.

 How was your Christmas?

Cookies for Santa (163:365)

Dee and I made cookies for Santa tonight.

We had fun rolling out the dough and stamping shapes.

Dee loves to make cookies and it was fun to do as a new Christmas Eve tradition.

Dunk, Dunk, Goose and Dee's First School Performance (160:365)

We all went swimming today and I dunked little Goose.

I want her to take the Float 4 Life classes next month, like Dee has done,

so I decided to try and see how she does with her face in the water.

We splashed around for a while, she was have lots of fun, and then

I blew in her face and dunked her quickly, and she came up surprised, but smiling!

We did this a few times and it went well. I think we have fish #2!

Dee had her first school performance today. The kids were all lined up in a row, while all the parents were sitting in tiny chairs facing the kids. They all sang silly songs like "Hannah Hiccup" and something about Santa's Hat. It was really cute. Dee had an "itchy" nose, a problem with the button on her pants, and an insatiable need to keep lifting her shirt up a little, but so did all the other kids, which just made it all so much more adorable. I can't believe how big our little girl is!



Watching the show.

Giant Adult Slippers and a Christmas Card Garland (159:365)

We have lots of Christmas cards from friends this year just stacking up
 around the house.
Solution: a garland! Just hung up some cute ribbon and clothes pinned all the cards to it.
Way cute, quick and festive!

Also, made some for someone as a gift today.

Pretty cute with poofy flowers on the toes.

Handmade Christmas is awesome!

What have you made for someone this year?

Goose Meets Santa (149:365)

We had a church Christmas party tonight, 

and Santa made an appearance. 

Dee actually sat on his lap and hugged him tight! Last year she was terrified, so I'm excited with her progress.

Goose sat on his lap for about 10 second before she lost it.

My friend Anna was taking pictures so I let her cry for a minute because it was so cute. Is that bad? She'll thank me later for the cute pictures.

Christmas Gifts (131:365)

I'm hoping that this Christmas will be a (mostly) homemade Christmas.

I think the idea of a homemade Christmas is so appealing, I really want to continue that tradition, to help us all appreciate more what we get and put more feeling into what we give. Plus, it may save a little moolah. Who doesn't need more moolah?

Today I made gifts for my dad and brother, but, obviously won't be posting them!

Not that they read this anyway...ahem...

Are you doing a homemade Christmas this year?