Who are these cutie-patooties?

circa 1972

Gee, we almost look like we might even like each other.

Merry Christmas, ThiThi!

This year will be our 40th Christmas together.

May we be blessed with another 40 (or more) together.

Some Yummy Yumminess From Me To You

Here are two SUPER simple sinful recipes that will be the hit of your goodie basket. Oh, you might want to make a double recipe because the first batch will never last long enough to make it into the baskets.




Oreo Truffles

1 package Oreo cookies
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 package white almond bark


Directions:
1. Crush up cookies in the food processor
2. Mix with the softened cream cheese
3. Form into balls (however big you want them) and put on a waxpaper lined cookie sheet
4. Place cookie sheets in freezer and leave until the candies are firm
5. Melt the almond bark
6. Dip the cookie balls in the melted almond bark then return them to the cookie sheet to set
7. Drizzle with brown almond bark, shaved chocolate or some reserved cookie crumbs for decoration.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.






Red Velvet Truffles

1 package red velvet cake mix, prepared as instructed on the box
1 tub cream cheese frosting
1 package almond bark (white or brown)
Toasted coconut, opptional


Directions:
1. Make the cake according to the directions on the package and let cool.
2. Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl
3. Stir in the cream cheese frosting
4. Form into balls (however big you want them) and put on a waxpaper lined cookie sheet
5. Place cookie sheets in freezer and leave until the candies are firm
6. Melt the almond bark
7. Dip the cake balls in the melted almond bark then return them to the cookie sheet to set
8. Sprinkle with toasted coconut or contrasting color of almond bark for decoration.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The 10th Annual Photo Christmas Card

Well, drum roll, please. Here it is.............................

ENJOY!

May the Christmas season fill

your home with joy, your heart

with love and your life with

laughter!

From Our Home To Yours

Merry Christmas!

Yes, I am definately in the holiday spirit. I hope you enjoy the new music and hopefully it will fill you with the spirit of the holidays, as well.

I have to say that I am kinda freaking out because I think I am almost ready for Christmas. All of the decorating is done; most of the presents have been bought AND wrapped; no Christmas baking this year so that is off the "To Do" list, as well. See what I mean; I think I am almost ready.

Whew!!!!! This is always such a crazy time of year and hopefully I can sit back and enjoy it a little more this year.

I have a few pictures of the homestead with its halls all decked. I hope you enjoy them.

No theme tree here, unless you consider ornaments with personal meaning a theme.

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care.....