Let's talk about Christmas

My Christmas was alright I suppose. My Martha Stewart Christmas Special Ornaments turned out fab. Here's how you do it.

First you blow up small balloons. Then you tie string to the end.

You wrap it around and around, two diff size strings look the best.

Then you coat it with a mixture of 1/3 water - 2/3 glue. Let it dry for a couple hours. Then...

You pop the balloon and use the same mixture to coat the hollow yarn. Then roll it in glitter and shake off.

Add your own ribbon for flair.

Voila!

I felt so proud of myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im not sure about other cultures but it is customary to give a baby a chicken bone. It helps soothe itchy gums.

She rarely wears her hair down. Look at my "Curly Sue" with her beautiful tendrils.

I made Adrian's dad a chef hat b/c he makes the best food ever and he's always cooking.

Carving the fried turkey.

My mom posing with the decor.

The spread. Yum.

My fave were these brussel sprouts that Adrian's mom made.

I put out pics of the baby celebrating Christmas in new frames.

I put candies in glass hurricanes.

Enjoying her new book, "If you give a cat a cupcake" with her great aunt.

Playing with her feeties in her new BIG girl jammies.

Cassie in her new Christmas Clothes and shoes.

And finally today, the baby and me using spices.

Happy Dayz

This is at the resturaunt the day of Cassie's Christening! We had to cover her beautiful dress up. She amazed me when she dipped her cracker into a little bit of broth before eating it. Here she is opening early Christmas gifts. We are so grateful and blessed.

We recently went to her doctor and I found out she is only 18lbs which was a huge relief to me b/c I feared her being overweight. Soooo Mon. night we shared a weight watchers stone oven pizza which was too good for words.

So here are pics worth 1000 words. Note: whenever her feet turn in like this something is super delicious!

Lastly is, "things that make you go hmmmm". I happened to look inside of the dryer while checking on the clothes and this is what I saw. I didn't know there was a light in there. What's it for???

"Let the wild rumpus begin!!!" I had so much fun at the holiday work party. This is me in the car on the way there too excited to be out on a Friday night!

Aren't I a doll??? I dont look a day over 16!
Me and my CoLead teacher Maya. Preschool teachers rock!

Me and Cassie's old teacher when she was in child care, Ms. Nicole.

Ok CHARADES TIME. This is me. Can you guess what Im acting out?

I was acting out the shrinking scene from Honey I Shrunk the Kids lol

I was like one of 2 ppl. who didnt drink but somehow managed to look and act the craziest lol.

Anyhoo I had a great time. I won a prize for being the most festive. My coworkers loved my antlers.

I nearly had a meltdown during the white elephant game when another coworker swapped for my massage chair hahaha.

Strange things...

Some strange things are happening in the Matthews Family.
I'm just trying to be strong.
Anyhoo I have a lot to do this wknd.
Finalize the menu for Christmas snacking
Get pics developed and send out invites to Cassie's Perfectly Pink Christmas
Take Cassie to see Santa!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy my fave candy canes.
Work out.
I've been super busy for work and I'm looking forward to catching up on QT with my baby girl.
Say a special prayer for me tonight readers.

Slacking Already

Okay so much to say so little time.

I started my day off caring for daughter/helping hubby to be get ready to go as he is on a new work schedule this week. I finished my day listening to "Brave" by Nichole Nordeman. It was my inspiration for the day and now Im going to finish by brushing/flossing/gargling and listening the song once again as I prepare for tomorrow.

I thank the Lord for the way today went. For my family's health, or ever changing finances, and the blessed year we have had.

Im truly appreciating my dvr. I love wathing TRHOC! Loving ALEXIS and all of her little philosophies and her Christian family following Christian Principles. Go girl. Goodbye Gretchen as my fave.

Product of the week = Puffs infused with vicks. So relieving. Get a box of these!!!!

Pink Christmas

Okay meet us again... The Matthews... Some of us all our lives the other of "us" soon to be. I've been working my butt off to create the perfectly pink Christmas for my family this DEC 2009.

The stockings are up and we even have a few stuffers inside. Yes we are wolverine fans, yes we want to continue our higher education as WOLVERINES!!!! (GO BIG BLUE), and yes we dream of the day our eldest daughter chooses to attend this fine institution.

All of Cassie's gifts are wrapped so far courtesy of momma. I love this scheme. I story boarded this gift scene many moons ago.

Cassie enjoying momma's hat.

"Let the Wild Rumpus Begin!"

Food coloring, check!

Mix, mix, mix. check!

Daddy and baby having a "wittle" snack. MacNCheese and BiterBiscuits.

BEFORE:
AFTER:

Adrian did a good job on his 1st color mix. Pastels!!!

And now onto the missing pics from last time's entry.

Me and one of my best friends "Auntie Jess" @ Panera.

The Princess and I have been sick. This is her with her standing up in her crib. Awwww

I love the back look. I just wanted to remember her height @11months. Happy 11 months today Cassie!!!!!

she loves my face. hehehehehe.

BREAKING NEWS: Cassie can manipulate a fork!!!!!

And finally... ST.Nicholas Dayyyyyyy (more missing pics from last entry)

Her cutesy boots that Abuelita bought for her.

Cassie exploring her boots and the boot that "Mrs.Bea" made her.

Sensory experience: sticker from "Mrs. Bea"

Early experiences with small crayons.

The infamous biter biscuits that I made Cassie share with the neighbor boy-Sam. Striking a pose in her new boots.