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Christmas Tree Shopping 2016
Rob got up early Saturday morning and went to help a scout with his Eagle Scout project. The boys and I got up and cleared the spot in front of…
Pecan Pie Bars
This is one of the first recipes I made after starting my sharing recipes on my blog. I haven't made it in years, but finally decided to make it this…
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Christmas Day 2015 Rundown
Despite our Christmas Eve day, Christmas was a nice, relaxing day for the most part. We woke up and enjoyed our typical sausage balls and apple dumplins. Dumped out our…
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A Soggy Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve day started off uneventful. Rob and Drew were out eating breakfast with Mr. Baird. I got up and ran to the mall for one last gift. It was…
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Christmas Tree Tradition 2015
The last couple years for our Christmas tree shopping adventure we've been going to Gilbert Tree Farm. The place we used to go is just become super expensive and it…
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Christmas Time 2014
Family Friday {More Christmas edition} Did you see the Family Friday Christmas edition? Last week for Family Friday, I shared with you pics from Christmas Day. I couldn't get by…
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Christmas 2014
Family Friday {Christmas edition} Christmas came and went so fast. We enjoyed our normal breakfast of apple dumplins and sausage balls. Opened gifts and then, Rob started preparing our Christmas…
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Auburn Christmas Parade
On this Christmas Eve, many of us are busy hustling around getting last minute shopping trips, wrapping gifts, and cooking. I'm guilty of all three, I'm afraid. I thought I…
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Top 10 Christmas Movies
Starting right after Thanksgiving, I really enjoy watching Christmas Movies. Thought I would share them with you along with great quotes from each movie. 10. Jack Frost (1998) This heart-warming…
Snowballs {Made with Browned Butter}
Today on our 12 Days of Christmas Treats post we’re sharing a great standby. This traditional Snowball cookies are a Christmas favorite in my many households. I know they’re one of my husband’s favorite cookies. I used the traditional recipe, but improved it by using browned butter, which adds a bit of richness to the cookies.
Servings: 3 dozen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes for each batch
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup browned butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Treats! For the next 12 days, we’ll be sharing some awesome recipes that you can use for those upcoming Christmas parties and get togethers. For Day 1, we’ve got a new and different cookie called Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
Servings: about 30 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2/3 cup softened butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
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Christmas Eve & Day in Pics 2013
I am trying to get caught up with all my posts from last month and now this month. So for now here’s pics from Christmas Eve and Day. You can scroll over the picture for a little explanation.
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Christmas Day 2012
Christmas Day was busy. We started off with homemade sausage balls and apple strudals. Then Rob and I looked in our stockings and the boys showed us what they had…
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Christmas Eve 2012
Christmas Eve and the day before, I was busy baking and cooking. In the late afternoon of Christmas Eve, Alex performed in our church's children pageant. He was a shepherd…
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Troop 50 Christmas Party
Last night we attended Drew's Troop Christmas Party. After dinner, the boys tried to stump the Scoutmaster by tying knots and then, he had to attempt to tie it. Needless,…
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Christmas Tree Shopping 2012
Yesterday we headed out to Wetumpka to the tree farm we found last year. Somebody's ready to cut one down! Alex says, "This one is just my size!" We quickly…
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A Little Sign of Christmas
We recently purchased this beautiful wreath from our friends' daughter who was selling these for the Girl Scouts. There's nothing like the fresh smell of pine to get you in…
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Christmas Day {2011}
Christmas Day was quite enjoyable. Rob and I woke around 9 am and couldn't believe the kids had let us sleep so long. We jumped out of bed and got…
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Christmas Eve {2011}
Christmas Eve day was fairly busy. Not as busy at the 2 days before, but still a little busier than I would have preferred. But like this entire Christmas season,…
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Our Tree {2011}
I promised you some pics of the tree decorated. So here ya go. She's a little on the short side and nice and wide. Yah, she fits riiiiight in. ;-)…