Day 354

On Saturday, we did lots of baking for the neighbors, and Emma and Jackson built a gingerbread house!

This is one of the desserts I tried.  I got the recipe from Pinterest.  Obviously I nailed it! Haha

And here is the gingerbread masterpiece. I was so busy in the kitchen that I forgot to snap photos of them decorating it.




I love how it turned out!

Day 353

Friday before Christmas, we had some friends over for desserts and cocktails.  I set up an ornament craft table for the girls to make some homemade ornaments.

More pictures of the ornaments to follow...

Here are some goofy photos that were taken on my phone while I wasn't around.  Haha

Day 352

Throwback Thursday...

Day 351

Elf Shenanigans...

Day 350

Emma helped me set up a Hot Chocolate Bar.  She has loved it this week, and makes herself a cup every afternoon after school.

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More from the Nutcracker lunch and ballet...

Day 348

Today we took the girls to see the Nutcracker Ballet performed by students at the UNC School of the Arts.  This is our 4th year in a row, and I love this tradition.  Emma and I hosted lunch here before the ballet.

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My first bloom of the season...

Day 346

On Thursday night, JC and I drove to our condo at Oak Island to pack up all of our personal belongings.  We have decided to sell the condo furnished.  It was actually very sad for me to do.  Selling is the best decision for our family right now because we never get to go down, but that condo and the beach brought me so much joy and peace!  I will miss it so much.

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Merry Christmas Y'all!