Merry Good Cheer & Happy Christmas!

There are kids and cousins buzzing all around and Chopsticks is clanking on the piano in one continuous, clackity loop.  I am determined, however, to harvest enough focus from my buzzy brain to post a Hello and a Merry Christmas.

Hello!  Merry Christmas!

Today I learned that Lindor Truffles are an entirely different texture in cold climates than they are in the Arizona heat.  Did you know this?  It's a different candy.  Better.

...and that my SIL, Maureen, loves kid-made ornaments and decorations as much as I do.  Her kids' hand-tlered reindeer drawings and construction-paper santas are framed though, and hung throughout the house.  Isaac, be warned, I'm into it.  There will be frames.

This is the first Christmas we have spent with the Bailey bunch in quite a while.  Our niece, Izzy, is getting married on Tuesday -- the first wedding amongst the kiddos.  With folks flying in all weekend, It's one big prolonged party this year.  Serious feasting too.  I'm hoping a good walk each day is enough to combat the bacon, cookies, chocolate, and chips layed out for every meal.  If not, I may need a new dress for the wedding.  This is caloric craziness.

Case in point: last night's hot cocoa.  It was made with -- not water, not milk -- but cream.  Have mercy!  Mercy Christmas.

Comments

[Natalie VV]

Sounds like much merry merriment!
I believe laughter and singing combat chocolate and cream calories, so not to worry.
Merry Christmas to all.

[jessica]

Merry Holidays and a fabulously creative 2011!

[Katie]

Enjoy it all! Sounds like the best.

[Caroline]

I framed a handprint Christmas tree (4 of them) from my 2.5 year old this year as gifts! They were a hit! I kept one for myself ;) I love the framed simplicity of it!

[Seanna Lea]

Sometimes you just need a little hot chocolate with cream. As for caloric overload, I read a study just a few days ago that suggested that if you did your morning exercise before breakfast that it was more effective against chronic overeating. So, if you can fit in your walk before you eat, then the dress will hopefully fit perfectly.

[Pepper Glenn]

that'll fatten ya up for sure! lol. gotta admit though that- like chilled truffles - hot chocolate with cream is just a little better. :p happy holidays

[Silvia]

I hope you're having a wonderful Christmas!! I wish you a Happy New Year 2011!! :) Hugs, Silvia

[Angie]

Do the Lindor truffles have a crisper shell in the colder weather? Because here in Florida, the whole truffle is just one big bite of mush--which is why I eat Godiva instead. :-)

[scrappy jessi]

Hey Doll
"Happy New Year!"
Have a Fab 2011!
oxoxo,
Jessi

[Debra]

Even though it is cold here in MN, I always keep my truffles and chocolate chips for that matter in the freezer, yum! A perfect little treat all year long. Happy holidays :)

[Sandy a la Mode]

hot cocoa with cream??? now that is HEAVENLY!!!

[kristie]

I went to Disneyland over Christmas and while standing in line for Peter Pan, there was a guy wearing one of your long trash ties in his hair. He had it all in braids and then put them in a looped bun on the top of his head. I thought about taking a picture, but decided it would be a little odd taking a picture of a complete stranger while balancing my impatient two year old, so you will have to use your imagination. It would have been a great way to market it to men though.

[Edie Mindell]

I'm dying for hot cocoa with cream now that you mentioned it.:-) Surely, a good walk these days will trim off the calories you had during holidays. Have a blessed New Year.:-)

[Melissah]

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