Double Bubble Toil and Trouble....

I've been runnng the humidifier day and night for weeks, my nasal cavities and my house plants have thanked me for the effort............

I took a picture of this tablecloth....it was free when I ordered some items from Tommy Bahama for Boyd for Christmas.  It is red and green....but also has a fun tropical feel to it, I think I may go online and order the one in oranges, yellows and pinks...............it will be my new go-to tablecloth.....ready for the desecration on Sundays when we get wild.  For now it's ready for Christmas Eve dinner.

At this point, dinner is over and Boyd loves to get out his torch to  brulee the dessert.

I only make it once a year,

and it's his favorite.........when we asked the

girls if they wanted a cookie (a nasty one

from the in-store bakery) or if they wanted

a Creme Brulee, two of those little goofs

picked the cookie....all the more for me

as a leftover.

Gil and Peanut and Miss Aalyah.........who thinks she's

a princess and loves to "pose"

Christmas day at the Lloyds and the basement was filled

with new Lego's............

More legos..........

Sophie with her new Princess Sophia doll.....her new BFF

Pretty Pink Princess.........

Desiree wrapped in a new blankie.............

The Barbie Dream House.........man that Barbie has it all..........

he home has an elevator and the toilet flushes.....argggg

Mr. Mr. got me some "light" reading..................HA!

This series has been on my list for a while........

it will be my January read(s) and

probably into February.

More prezzies................

Lego "action figures" .....they are NOT dolls!

A few days after Christmas..........The McPhies showed up...

to rock the house..........

One of my favorite spots..........in my animal print pj's (Christmas prezzie)

Blue Skies.....means happiness

When you wake up and the sun is glaring off the beautiful gleaming snow, it means it's time to break out the decorations and go to town...........Well, sort of.  I didn't really go to town on the decoration front this year.  I realized that everything I put up would need to be taken down and put away.

We have a 3 foot pre-lit tree that fits perfectly on our fireplace.  I pull out my favorite decorations from over the years.  Some I've received from friends, some my sister has painted, some the kids have given me or made.  These one is some of my most recent.

Our friend, Sharleen, who is incredibly talented, paints these lovelies while you wait at Dillard's.  She painted Boyd and I each one a few years ago, and  delivered them to us.  I love them because they are so personal.  I've stated many times that if I could have the talent that resides in Sharleens little finger, I would be so happy.....and I might be able to make something to be displayed.......oh well, I have my own talents (well, I'm assured everyone has their own special talents....I guess mine are somewhere..hahaha)

For some reason I didn't get the front of mine.......I know I've been blogging for several years, but I still have a bit of a problem getting my pictures where I want them.....grrrrr

 

I made a batch of sugar cookie dough and invited the kiddos over for a cookie making evening.  I placed the cookies, icing and decorations on the table, with paper towels, wet washcloths, and I had a cold gallon of milk in the fridge.....let the mess begin :)

The aftermath was not as bad as I had anticipated......................

I have had these 12 nesting boxes for years.  I cannot express the joy that they have brought to the kids in stacking them.........knocking them over........again and again and again......It makes me want to leave them out all year long.

This face looks guilty................but really she was just playing with Barbie! But she probably has the guilty look on her face perpetually, because she is usually up to something that would get her in trouble.

More Barbie accessorizing......you are never too young to love you some Barbie! It was fun to have them over for cookies and mess-making.........

Coming Home to...........

We came home from snow in Dixie to snow in our own yard,

 which is expected in December.

Peggi took some things I had from Grandma Bushars

and put them in a shadow box, so I can hang it

and enjoy it always.

My amaryllis are going gangbusters...

I've been boiling water and running a humidifier.

This is the result.

Family Christmas

1st week of December

These lovelies were sitting on my Mom's buffet......

we tried to decide when they were taken.

Circa 1966-ish.......the hair is really something......

something BAD

Boyd and I drove to So. Utah on Wednesday December 4th.

It had snowed the day before and this was left.

It stayed the entire time we were there.....

And was joined by another 6" of the fluffy stuff.

This was taken on Saturday morning......

before the party.

We were shopping for party favors on the

west side of town...on the road to Santa Clara.

I couldn't believe how big and fluffy the flakes were

We had a table displaying Jakity-do-dah-day's

Eagle Scout items.

He didn't want any fan-fare a year ago when he completed

his project, but his Mom thought it would be nice to

have his extended family aware of this accomplishment.

Here is Peggi and her littlest grand baby....

Lyric London....such a cutie-pie

Miss Kallie Rokah......dressed as

a Reindeer......

Lexus....the beautiful...

K-K-Katie the G-g-gorgeous!

Shauna and her little one....smiling.

Kohl..........chompers ready to eat!

Avery........her mothers "mini-me"

Brant had the nerve to wear this hideous jacket, in place

of an "ugly Christmas sweater"

He won.....hands down.

I told him he looked like he was practicing

to be a used car salesman.

Wyatt......

Lance "splaining" something to Don...

I'm sure it was captivating.

Garth....his 1st day of retirement.....maybe(?)

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner......naked swimmer......

the rainbow-striped hat as the prize..

Sandy......serious...looking for a gift...

Goldie........smiling like he knows a secret......

I probably don't want to know!

Jill knows.....and won't tell....

This guy was pretty happy with the argyle socks.

The ever happy and outgoing Austin.....

Washington County's School District newest Band Leader.

Way to go Mr. Paxman....

After 2 hours in a party we were welcomed

with 6" on new fallen fluffy snow.....

Where are we again?

So many peeps didn't make it this

year because of this storm..........

See ya next year....hopefully.

Bailey - Lance - Shawna......ready to say good-bye

for a couple of weeks.

They look happy to be parting (?)

Me and Mom...the most un-photogenic

peeps in history!  gaaaaaa

What a couple of guys.......love them both.

Love these two too......

This was the drive home......blue sky

sunshine, and nary a cloud in sight.