Christmas Thoughts

What does it say about me that I can't read How the Grinch Stole Christmas with out choking up? It means I'm Patte and David's daughter, and it means that we could all learn a little something from those whos down in whoville. Did they pout when their toys and decorations and feasts were gone? No! They joined together and sang, gosh darn it! I don't think we would handle it so well!


Ok, well anyhoo.
Guess what's fun- playdough and Christmas cookie cutters and Christmas music- add your favorite toddler and BAM!

Emmy

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Consider the Halls Decked

The hubby and I decorated last night while we watched Elf as per our little family tradition. Everything looks simply charming! (said in the voice of Mrs Shellhammer)

Emmy


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Let the Holidays Begin

 

Casserole carriers and floral print leggings- These are a few of my favorite things!
Had a great holiday with the family! So much to be thankful for!

Emmy

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Costume Time

It's that time again, so let's review the Halloween projects we've done in the past. First Wise-Old-Owl-Glasses- the perfect costume for someone whooo doesn't want to dress up (see what I did there?)

http://emmyinthemaking.blogspot.com/2012/11/wise-old-owl-glasses-diy.html

Next the perfect costume for any momma who thinks fake body hair on an infant is hilarious: Circus-Strong-Man

http://emmyinthemaking.blogspot.com/2012/11/strong-little-man.html

And finally a really cute and easy DIY-Raggedy-Ann

http://emmyinthemaking.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-had-fun-time-putting-together-this.html

So what's in the line-up for this year? So far I really like Clark Kent, Rooster Cogburn, or Ell-i-ot and ET as costumes for Huck. If you have any stellar ideas please share!

Emmy

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Be Mine

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Song Lyric Valentine... sealed with a kiss

 

 

Simple and sweet, I simply stamped these song lyrics onto a piece of cardstock, donned my red lipstick and topped her off with a big kiss.

Hopefully Jim doesn't look at my blog before V-day- he's a sweetie and does that sometimes.

What are the odds my lip-print would come out right on the first try?? Its kismet!

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snapshots

1. all 4 teeth- finally in!

2. how cute is this wone cork Christmas tree magnet- it's a mash up of a few projects I have seen recently from here and here.

3. How about that? pretty cute, right?

4. Scrunchy socks? I like it, what do you think?

 

Emmy

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Pomegranate Brussels Sprouts

Steam brussels sprouts in a covered pot until tender, let water evaporate off. Add a dash of olive oil to brown the sprouts. Add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of thyme. Meawhile toast some raw almonds in a dry skillet. When brussels sprouts are done, top with almonds and a handfull of pomegranate seeds. What a lovely dish!

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Cranberry Ginger Chutney

Love this stuff! Original recipe from here

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 apple cider vinegar
a 2in pc of ginger finely minced
1 bag cranberries
2 peeled cubed apples

Combine ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, cook until reduced and thickened- about 30 minutes.

Enjoy on turkey or bread, I ate it mixed into some greek yogurt- delicious!

Linking with peacoats and plaid today!

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spinach balls

This is a holiday favorite at my in-laws, don't expect to have any of these bad boys left over- original recipe from here.

2 (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 sm. onion minced
2c pepperidge farm stuffing mix (blue bag)
1/2 c. grated parmesean cheese
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c melted butter
1/2 tsp thyme
dash of garlic powder

Combine ingredients. Chill 15-20 minutes. Form into 1 in balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Better make a double batch! Just sayin...

linking up at keep calm, and pin me!
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sweet smile

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Holiday Snapshots

1. Hucks helps with the Christmas decorating in his skeleton pants.
2. Helps daddy carry in the tree.
3. Jim was pretty proud of this bonfire he made- men and fire, what more can I say?
4. Huck and I try to stay warm at the bonfire.
5. I thought it was cute that Huck was reaching for the tree, so instead of stopping him I went to get my camera- needless to say he pulled it over.

1. Why do we buy babies toys? They prefer sweet potatoes, or 2 liters of soda, or vaccuums.....
2. My boys sleeping.
3. Dorothy Mantooth.
4. Practicing taking ornament pics.

Joining mom's monday mingle today!

 

Oh, Christmas Tree

Emmy

 

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Christmas Decor

Love the little knick knacks and old photos that come out at Christmas time!

Emmy

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Glitter Tea Lights

I took the hubby with me to hobby lobby the other night, we were searching for glitter and found some, but it was not to my satisfaction "there has to be a bigger glitter section" I said. "I don't even know what you are making" he said. "Neither do I" I said, "Don't you ever just need some glitter in your life?" He obviously did not. Men just don't get it.

 

But if you need some glitter in your life- take 2 minutes to make some glitter tea lights!

 

Linking up at an aloha affair and Diana Rambles today!

 

Emmy

 

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Felt Bubble Garland

Here is a quick, easy festive project that you probably already have the supplies for, I did anyway...

Simple instructions:
1. cut circles out of multicolored sheets of felt- try to make them similar sizes, or don't, that could look cute too.
2. Stich circles together.
3. Stand back and admire your work !

Linking with whatcha workup wednesdays, and thumping thursdays

Go make some for yourself, now, do it!

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felt trees

Aren't these little beauties so precious?! My bestie and I worked on a few of these the other day. These were made in the spirit of vintage felt Christmas ornaments. Choose a color pallete you like. I love pink trees with gold ornaments, and blue and silver is a great combo too. I can't wait to make some white trees!

At first I used a more traditional Christmas tree shape, but for simplicity's sake I switched to a plain triangle.

Directions:
Hand stitch on sequins, run a whip stitch around the edge leaving room to stuff, stuff, then finish the edge. You could machine stitch these as well, just depends on the look you want. I attached a loop at the top for hanging.

linking with thumping thursdays and watcha workup wednesdays!

Happy decorating!
Emmy

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