Yule Log

Can you believe I made a Holiday Yule Log for our Christmas Eve Dinner? I've seen plenty of pictures of them and I told myself I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. Well, I decided this was the year to give it a try. The cake itself came from a cake mix out of a box. However, the filling and frosting were made from scratch using all natural ingredients. I have to admit...I am so proud of myself! : )

So, does it look like a branch to you?

Christmas Lights

Last night, Nana and the four of us went to the Elk Home to look at Christmas lights. The Christmas music was blaring on the radio the whole way there. Campbell and I were singing to the top of our lungs. Riley was just looking at us the entire time and making noises. So, you could say that she was joining in with us!

They had over 50,000 lights on the grounds! It was absolutely beautiful! I was extremely impressed they focused on baby Jesus and encouraged the parents to talk about the birth of our King while looking at the scenery. How refreshing!

After taking in all the lights, we headed over to The Station for a cup of hot chocolate. The perfect ending to the perfect day!

Gingerbread Men Cookies

Campbell and I are starting a new tradition by making Gingerbread Men Cookies during the Holidays. She loves to be in the kitchen with me and trying new recipes just as much as I do. Our favorite part is sampling the food along the way. Especially the beaters from the electric hand mixer.

I wonder what we will whip up in the kitchen next week?

Just wait....Riley will be able to help us next year!

Christmas Dresses

This morning Nana and I took the girls to the Hotel Roanoke for some Christmas photo's in their matching dresses. I just loved this picture of the girls standing in front of a huge mirror. Isn't it adorable! What a good Christmas card this will make!

Merry Christmas!

Gingerbread House

Look what we made!

We all put on our jammies and went to town on decorating the gingerbread house. I just love Christmas!

Our Wedding Anniversary

Look what I got for my Wedding Anniversary present! A coffee maker! I can't wait to use it tomorrow morning.

We have been married for 6 years now with two beautiful children. I'm looking forward to many more happy memories together.

Brent and I are going out on a date and the girls are having a sleep over at Nana's house tonight. Yes....both of them! She is a brave woman!

What am I going to wear?

Atlanta Aquarium

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, my parents, the Munsey Clan and I went to see the most fascinating creatures at the Atlanta Aquarium. Campbell loved it and can't wait to go back.

After re-visiting the Atlanta area, we have a greater appreciation of Roanoke and our slow pace of life.