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Ah, so here we are. It's been a bit chilly. Our Christmas decor is up and it didn't take very long. I've been feeling a bit festive and cheerful lately. This year, we started a new tradition. Each night leading up to Christmas, we'll unwrap a book to read together by the tree. - All books are either Christmas or winter themes. - It's amazing what you can find on the web. I came across this idea some time back and figured we would give it a try. More time reading to our girls is definitely a plus!  We're still attending events and have our normal routine going. We recently attended an event called, Cookies and Carols. It took place at one of the libraries here in town. We decorated cookies, sipped on hot cider, and then went around caroling. - It was so much fun! This month is packed with fun, festive events. We'll be attending a candlelit hike at one of our local nature centers. Our oldest is extremely excited abou...

“When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace, love, prosperity, happiness... all the good things.”  ―  Maya Angelou Source And here we are... Thanksgiving arrived and we continue to count our blessings.  We spent it at home. -The four of us. It was peaceful, simple, and filled with so much love. We're all very thankful. Sometimes life gets hectic.  But let us be reminded to slow down and take in every moment. Embrace this life and love the people who share this beautiful life with you. -Stephanie

Today A little snow arrived.- I think it was just the right amount. We wore our gloves, snow boots, and coats.  We gathered some snow. Our four-year-old made a tiny snowman.  We colored the snow with food coloring and enjoyed some cocoa.  Today was simple and filled with so much love. How's the weather over where you live? *Hello new readers! I'm so happy to have you here. 

The days are getting colder.- We're bundling up more.  We recently took a trip to our local library. -During our visit my four-year-old made quick bird feeders for the birds. I'm sure the birds will love this. - I really hope they do as much as she enjoyed preparing it for them.  Today, I made a quick sweet potato casserole.- I enjoyed it with a nice cup of coffee. Today, was definitely a good day.  Here's a quick recipe -  sweet potatoes (2) -Cinnamon -Pumpkin spice -brown sugar -Marshmallows  Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash sweet potatoes and mix with butter and sprinkle in some brown sugar. Place them in a baking dish. Add marshmallows and sprinkle with pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Bake for about 15 minutes. You can also add pecans, walnuts, or even raisins.  All done, enjoy!   How is the weather over where you live?  How are you all spending your da...

Halloween was simple.- We had a twirling Cinderella and a tiny bumblebee buzzing through our home. Our oldest had a friend over for games and a few crafts.  We filled our cups with cider.- This is something we do every year.  Later, we headed out. We visited a few homes and filled their bags with sweet goodies. I'm still enjoying this fall weather. - The snow never did make it.  I'm happy. I'm not quite ready for snowy weather. For now, I'm enjoying the cooler weather.  We were able to try out this year's Halloween drink from Starbucks.-  Frappula Frappuccin o .  It was delicious. Little pumpkins remain on our windowsill. I'll move them soon and rearrange them on our dining table.  I've taken a few requests for Thanksgiving and so I've been making a list of new foods to prepare.  Things have been simple.- I like it this way. We're still taking our weekly trips to our local library. I recently checked out ...

I always bake pumpkin doughnuts around this time of year. It's simple and we really enjoy them with warm apple cider. My four-year-old helps me in the kitchen. I really enjoy this time. We bake and talk, and laughter fills the room. -Baking pumpkin doughnuts and making sweet memories. - This is definitely a moment worth cherishing.  ♥ Maybe you'll enjoy this simple recipe with your family... Baked pumpkin doughnuts. You will need: 1 doughnut pan nonstick baking spray or oil to grease your pan. Dry ingredients: 1 cup of flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/3 cup of light brown sugar optional- a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon Wet ingredients: 1 egg 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree 1/4 cup of milk Glaze 1/3 cup of confectioners sugar 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of milk (or as needed) Caramel syrup  Combine and mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.  Add in wet ingredients and gently mix. Preheat your...

So here we are.- Busy days, sleepless nights, headaches, and a few other things in between. A new week and the little one is still teething. Our weekend was long. Truthfully I felt like a zombie and wanted nothing more than to sleep, sleep and sleep some more. Of course, that didn't happen! But hey it's life and I'm okay with that. Our little one ran a slight fever. She's teething and she's a bit fussy and seems to only want mama. So yes, I'm tired and achy and I may be getting a little fussy as well. -My coffee is currently decaf and doesn't do much for me. But a hot shower seems to help quite a bit. My eyes are slightly red and I've been experiencing headaches. I haven't been as hydrated as I should be. Today I've been making sure to drink more water and maintain my sanity. I was able to make it through lessons with my oldest. She sat after lessons were done and worked on a nice fall collage. Paper clippings and leaf punch-outs took ov...