If You Hear Cackling on Christmas Morning...

It's likely coming from our house. I found a treat launcher for the kidz. With wrapping paper, empty boxes, and flying cookies, Holly and Hurricane should be in prime form. Happiest holidaze to all!

It's December, and That Means It's Time to...

Paint a wall! This year it's the back entry wall by the laundry. Business as usual here. Slowly but surely getting colorful...

Not Feelin' the White Christmas Part

(With apologies to those who are freezing...) We're trying to decorate our Christmas trees today, with doors open and the ceiling fan whirring. It's 75*/24C. Tom is in shorts, and Holly is prancing around in her skin, howling along to the carols we're blasting. We're running later than usual this year, but I always try to finish up before my birthday. Here is a photo of the purple tree.

One Weekend, Two New Soups, Both Yum!

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/rosemary-chicken-noodle-soup-10000001160571/ http://www.bhg.com/recipe/soups/butternut-squash-soup-with-ravioli/