Christmas/New Year celebration at the Grandparents house

Last night we went to my inlaw's house for a late Christmas/ early New Year's celebration.  We had intended for these to be seperate events but, my father-in-law contracted the flu and it landed him in bed for a week so all plans were put on hold.

We had a wonderful dinner and gift opening!  

The grandparents always make it special for the kiddos by doing something out of the ordinary .... this year it was a scavenger hunt.   Each child had 4 envelopes that they had to find.... every child was given their own color and had to find their envelopes that were hidden all over the house.  When every child had found all of their envelopes then they were permitted to open them.  To their surprise, each envelope contained a crisp new $5 bill!  :)  They were all thrilled!

The evening lasted until 10 pm and we were all exhausted and filled to the brim with cookies, pie and many other treats!  A great time was had by all .  :)

Now....on to the new year and more new events and memories to be made!

I pray that you all have a safe and exciting New Years Eve!

Happy New Year!

A bit early, I know, but I find myself making my lists for the new year and at the top of my list is getting back into blogging.  I have been an on again, off again blogger....mostly because life has been kind of hectic these past couple of months, but, the new year brings a "freshness" to our lives and I really want to make a commitment to including my bloggy friends!  :)

I started a list of things that I want to accomplish in 2013.  At the top of that list is planning my daughters wedding.  She is getting married on August 24th to a wonderful guy who we all Love!

We  think that they make the perfect couple.  They have complimenting personalities and are just an all around fun loving couple.  I am proud of them for their accomplishments and know that they have a very bright future ahead of them.

On to planning the wedding.....

We are making alot of the decorations (ie.- the table runners and the centerpieces) so there is MUCH to be done.  Thirty four tables and the head table means alot of flower arrangements and table runners to be made.

So, this brings me to the top of my 2013 list.... create something everyday! Now, don't get me wrong, I won't be commiting myself to making entire centerpieces or something like that everyday....however, there are many pieces to each centerpiece that need to be created.  There are candles that need cinnamon sticks attatched to....

Yes, I did a few already.  :)

Anyway, you get the 'jist'...I want to create something everyday.  And, not just wedding related....there are many other crafty items, clothing items, REMODELING items (ahem, I will tell you about that later)...that need my attention.

So, this is just the beginning....  I think 2013 is going to be a great year so stay tuned!