all i want for christmas

is a camera.
Happy December!

happy thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving ya'll!

spread the love.

Happy Valentines Day ya'll. Or as Ellie says Happy. Valen. Tines. Day!

Have a good one!

Here comes Santa Claus.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Hope you all have a magical Christmas and hope Santa brings you everything your little heart desires...

the advantages of living in sin city

you have the whole world right at your fingertips!

just pat me on the back.

It has been a long 4 day weekend for me and not intentionally so. I had Friday off as I usually do and then had to call in sick today. Thanks to Ellie. Somehow she has managed to get everyone sick. However, as I type this Monday evening I feel worse than I did this morning when I called in. Go figure.

Anyway, while having 4 days off, I managed to get a lot in, if I do say so myself.

Made this.
Peppermint Fudge


FUDGE LAYER

3 tsp. butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
6 Tbsp. baking cocoa
1 tsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

PEPPERMINT LAYER

2 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 c. crushed peppermint candy (about 10-12 candies)

Line the bottom and sides of a square baking dish with foil. Grease foil with butter; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Spread into prepared pan. Chill for an hour until firm. For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small mixing bowl. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, milk and extract. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill for an hour or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil and cut into squares.

and these.
Pretzel Hugs


1 bag pretzels
1 pkg. M&Ms
1 pkg. Hershey "Hugs"

Place pretzels on baking stone or sheet. Place a Hug on each pretzel and bake at 200 degrees for about 8 minutes (just watch for the Hugs to melt). Remove from oven and promptly place a couple of M&Ms on each pretzel, pressing into the melted chocolate. Allow to cool before serving.

And Pillsbury holiday cupcakes.

These were all so easy so I thought I would include the recipes for ya. Sorry though, I can't take credit for the photos.

Then today, I was able to get most of my christmas cards done. It still might be a little early though to actually stick those in the mail. However, I have some going to Cuba so maybe not...

thinking ahead.

So, let's say you were a family
and
you were to get just a family gift - something for the whole family to enjoy.
What would you like to receive? Or would you just like individual gifts for everyone?
Please help, I need ideas...

Thanks, and feel free to pass this message onto anyone who could help me who normally doesn't read this. You can do that by clicking the envelope by the comments.

happy easter.

Hope you all had a good one and got through the day without a chocolate overload!

valentines.

Happy Valentine's Day. Or, Happy Wednesday if you prefer.

So, Joaquin came thru with the flowers today - only because Hallmark or in Liz's case, American Greetings said too. Small, simple, cute bouquet of flowers. If he would have gone any bigger, I would have had to say something once I got the bill. You spent what on flowers?!?
Anyway, what's the point? He's not out to impress me anymore.

But, Joaquin if you are reading this, I think it's good to get a small, simple, cute bouquet of flowers anytime. Not just on Valentine's Day. It would be fun to throw Hallmark/American Greetings for a loop by just doing things on any given day!
With that said, thanks babe - you did good. I love you.

On another note, did I mention that aside from my aching butt, my shoulders hurt real bad! (again, best if done in your Napoleon Dynamite voice) Wierd. Must be from bending over on the bike? Do you think Lance Armstrong has this problem?

Just got word from Liz that we are a go for the 24th. Can't wait to see all you folk and Ellie is thrilled to meet each and every one of you! Here's hoping it's warm!

Lori