It's officially too cold for me!

Tonight as I was leaving work my windows were frosted over like usual. So I thought with a few quick sweeps of the wipers and the heat on full blast I didn't have to get out and scrape my windows. So I began to leave and soon realized that I couldn't see a thing. I was going to have to pull over, get out, and scrape. I got out and began to scrape my windows...nothing was happening. So I felt it with my bare hands...nope, no frost. Weird...? Then I felt the inside, and sure enough they were frosted on the INSIDE!! Who would have guessed that the inside of their car would have frozen over! Never saw such a thing! So, awkwardly I scraped the inside of my car windows, and was left with frost shavings everywhere, and an ice box to drive home in! I tell ya I have to get out of this place, much too cold for me!

Oh, a big thanks to Tara for waiting with me, and laughing so hard I'm sure you peed your pants!

Dear Shelley,

I know there are some thoughts and or concerns going through your mind about your recent trip planned to Utah. Here I am going to answer them for you!

• 1-Will my "warm" blooded kids get to experience somewhat of a "White Christmas"...or will there be snow?

-Yes! This is what we did today during Luke's nap. There will be snow...might be iced over by the time you get here but it will be here!

• 2-Did Kirsti really make the truffles that are to die for?
  
  

-Yes. It's a dirty job, but somebody has got to do it. Two days later and a huge mess; I think I am done in the kitchen for the holidays.

• 3-Will there be any truffles to partake of by the time you get here?

Ahh...little pieces of heaven!

-No guarantees on this one. I did make three different flavors this time, Chocolate, Mint, and Candy Cane. I have heard they are really good, but still have yet to try them. I know...I know I will do it tonight!

You better hurry! I will try to save you some, but I don't think that they will be in such cute little boxes! If I were you I would think about moving up your dates!

Best of luck,

-Kirsti-

Holiday Happenings!

Last year we started a tradition of letting the kids decorate the tree. This worked out really well this year because they put on all the decorations and everyday rearrange them. I could care less because there is no rhyme or reason to it and I didn't have the headache this year trying to make it look good. (which never ends up happening anyway.)

Luke helping to do his part. He practices everyday, and finds way to improve his masterpiece!

Blake is a pro this year! His careful placement of the bulbs are very well thought out.

Job done! Pure satisfaction!

This year we thought we would hit the "Big City" and see the Christmas lights at Temple Square. Blake really enjoys riding the "train" so we jumped on board with the public transportation. Big mistake...this is expensive! This cost us more then parking and gas to get there would have. But Blake was sure excited to show Savannah "NYC" (Blake thinks SLC is NYC), and tell her all about when he gets big he is going to live there. Next time, I am NOT going to remind him that we can take the train.

Enjoying their train ride to the "Big City"!

The boys bundled up for the chilly night.

Looks like we were all enjoying it at some point.

Next, I thought that we could make sugar cookies! Which was a lot of fun, but man this is a lot of work! This took me almost all afternoon. Blake was eating the cookies as fast as he was decorating them. I decided to do it all myself this year instead of getting the store bought cookie mix or the ready made dough. I even made my own frosting and colored it too! (I think my mom has just passed out!) See I do use the pricey mixer I "display" on my counter!

Blake loves doing this. If only he didn't make them look so appetizing and eat them as he goes!

Our finished product. I can't believe they turned out so well! They were very yummy, crunchy on the edges and soft and chewy in the middle. I surprised myself! Maybe I'll do it again next year!

Interesting Conversation...

Yesterday as Blake was getting to the end of his homework, I told him to see if he could be done by the time I went up and got Luke from his nap and made it back down. He was not thrilled with my comment and ignored me like usual.

When I got back down stairs he said that he had a new plan for his homework. He informed me that if I would would like to see his homework it was going to cost me. He then said that this was going to cost a dollar and a coin every time! I decided to play along, and said okay let me see it and I will pay you later...nope he needed his money upfront. I never have cash so I was out until Chad got home.

When Chad got home he was explained the situation and then kindly gave Blake a dollar and a penny. Blake took the money and handed over the homework, and then gave this little evil laugh. Then he said I think I am going to write Grandma Cook a letter and tell her to pay me if she wants to read it! As he ran upstairs to put his money in his bank, he said "this is great, I am going to get so much money! "
Where did this kid come from??!!!!