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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

December 14, 2010 by Aliesha

Unrelated picture.  Just doing some test shots for Christmas tree bokeh portraits I’d like to do!

It sure is cold outside here!  It’s funny how we live in an area with such extreme temperatures.  As in, this summer we experienced 103 degree heat (PLUS 99% humidity), and last night it got down to 20 degrees with a windchill of 6 degrees!  How is this even possible?  I think it’d be nice to live somewhere where it’s in the low 70’s and autumn all year ’round.  🙂

Anyway, our house is really big and expensive to heat (the old windows don’t help keep it any warmer), so, to stay warm, we’re spending most of our time in just one room of our house right now and using electric space heaters.  We are pretty cozy with our warm blankets and fuzzy socks.  I love sitting on our couch looking at our pretty Christmas tree while cuddling with Vera and/or Tad.

We went shopping yesterday and enjoyed being out in the hustle and bustle!  I didn’t have anything big to buy, so it was a fun, stress-free trip.  We also got our grocery shopping done while we were out.

All three of us have colds right now, and it’s so hard for me to see my little girl have a cold!  We’re praying that all three of us get better really quickly.

How about you all… is it cold where you are?

Filed Under: family, Tad, Vera, winter

Caldwell Family Christmas

December 11, 2010 by Aliesha

We had a wonderful time with the Caldwell family!  It was so memorable having them all here (except for Nate).  Wish we lived closer to them, but enjoyed this special time together!

The kids all dressed in their new Christmas jammies

The sisters!
Mmmm…cookies!

 We feel so blessed that they were all able to come visit us!

Filed Under: Christmas, family, holidays

Quick Decorating Idea

December 9, 2010 by Aliesha

I’m still preparing for our family coming today, and I’ve been busy the last couple of days making Whole Wheat Bread, Artisan Bread, Minestrone Soup, Italian Tossed Salad, Peppermint Biscotti, and a few other things! 

But I wanted to share a quick decorating idea for you:
Toss some holly branches into your chandelier for instant seasonal flair!

You can use holly berries for your centerpiece too.

As a side note, if any of you are local, you are welcome to come and cut some holly berries!  Our bushes have been overabundant this year!

Filed Under: Christmas, decorating, frugal living, holidays

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