i took these pics a few weeks ago (u can tell by Corinn's lack of sleeves ~lol~)...but i had to share them here...she's just the cutest thing ever!
about a month ago, she commented on how much litter shows up on the back road that runs by our house...i walk the dog back this road 2-3 times a day...& usually, the kiddos come along at least once a day...
Corinn then declared herself the "litter police" and started bringing along a grocery bag on all of our walks - to collect any litter we find...
of course, she's fighting a never ending battle...jerks are constantly throwing crap out their windows...but she's definitely making a difference - the roadside looks a lot nicer these days...she's pretty proud of herself!
i took this pic this morning...school was canceled for today - even tho the snow didn't start until around 8am...the kiddos came out to play in the flakes, before heading off to daycare
the forecast originally said 1-3", but we're already at about 2"...it's supposed to stop this afternoon, but now the forecast says 3-5"...we'll see what we end up with
yesterday, i was given the opportunity to appear on TV3 Daybreak again! u might remember, i was just there in October, to show how to make some fall & Halloween goodies...this time, i was invited back to show folks how to make some holiday treats!
i was on for 3 quick (2 minute) segments this time...first, i demoed how to make my cake truffles...
for the 2nd spot, i gave a how-to for my ornament cupcakes...since time is always such a factor when i go to visit, i try to hurry thru things - so we don't run out of time...but on this one, i did the opposite...i made it hard on Tom - i finished too quickly, then gave him a whole minute of time to fill! ~lol~
& for the last 2-minute spot, i brought the kiddos along! that was the most fun...they've been counting down to their appearance for WEEKS!
they weren't mic'd, but you can tell from the video - Jaden wanted to talk on camera SO BAD...especially when he needed to correct Yuna...she called the "cap" he was making for his snowman, a "hat" ~lol~ it was cute...& they did a great job...i was pretty proud!
that evening, Curtis & the kiddos were in the grocery store...a strange woman stopped them to say she'd watched them on TV that morning, & that they did a great job...boy, they think they're total celebrities now! :0)
i made sure to take advantage of our down time over the Thanksgiving break, & put our tree up...cause u see, we put it off so long last year - busy with everything else, then issues with the lights - it ended up that we didn't get ornaments on until Christmas eve! which was actually kinda fun at the time...but we want to be able to enjoy the lights & the magic of having a decorated tree in the house for a while before the big day gets here...so this year, we got it done early! ;0)
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that our tree is full of mostly handmade-by-the-kiddos ornaments! that's full of the awesome!
we also got another big holiday-to-do done...the letters to Santa!
(click the photos to enlarge & read the kiddos' wishes)
the envelope has been addressed, stamped, & is on its way!
i have a feeling that the kiddos will not only be getting a return letter...but in that letter, there may or may not be mention of Santa videos sent to Mama's email inbox (u have to check this out! 3 videos have already been made & sent...& they are VERY cool!)
so...are u ready for Christmas yet? what about the shopping? i still have a good bit to do there...but the important wishes have already been taken care of - i know better than to wait til last minute to get those ;0)
she split up the grandkids so that everyone got a turn (everyone that's of age anyway...of course, Levi's still too small)...
they had a great time spreading some holiday cheer & helping out those less fortunate...
& Ma says that it really did help too...folks are a lot quicker to give when there are kiddos asking ;0)
Shane's mommy asked for me to create The Hundred Acre Wood on his cake...including all of Christopher Robbin's friends...
the whole crew was there...all donning their party hats, ready to celebrate Shane's big day...
the cake was 3 tiers of confetti cake, iced in blue buttercream & decorated with fondant landscaping & characters (100% edible)...
happy 1st birthday Shane!
if i never see another truffle again...
about a month ago, she commented on how much litter shows up on the back road that runs by our house...i walk the dog back this road 2-3 times a day...& usually, the kiddos come along at least once a day...
Corinn then declared herself the "litter police" and started bringing along a grocery bag on all of our walks - to collect any litter we find...
of course, she's fighting a never ending battle...jerks are constantly throwing crap out their windows...but she's definitely making a difference - the roadside looks a lot nicer these days...she's pretty proud of herself!
i'm pretty darn proud of her too!
yesterday, i was given the opportunity to appear on TV3 Daybreak again! u might remember, i was just there in October, to show how to make some fall & Halloween goodies...this time, i was invited back to show folks how to make some holiday treats!
i was on for 3 quick (2 minute) segments this time...first, i demoed how to make my cake truffles...
they weren't mic'd, but you can tell from the video - Jaden wanted to talk on camera SO BAD...especially when he needed to correct Yuna...she called the "cap" he was making for his snowman, a "hat" ~lol~ it was cute...& they did a great job...i was pretty proud!
that evening, Curtis & the kiddos were in the grocery store...a strange woman stopped them to say she'd watched them on TV that morning, & that they did a great job...boy, they think they're total celebrities now! :0)
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that our tree is full of mostly handmade-by-the-kiddos ornaments! that's full of the awesome!
the envelope has been addressed, stamped, & is on its way!
(my dad's brother in the New Market Christmas parade 12/4/10)
