Christmas Baking

My favorite Christmas music blaring from the radio and my two little girls helping me bake. That is what I call a memorable holiday moment.

Fashion Model

Big Sis is learning about cultures and countries around the world in school. I even went in one day to tell the kindergartners about Austria and share some goodies. It was really fun. One little boy asked me to sing O' Tannenbaum in German. I was so nervous, you'd think I was singing at Carnegie Hall. A week ago Big Sis and her class put on a fashion show and invited their parents. They all wore costumes from their country of origin or the country that their ancestors came from. Big Sis delivered her memorized line very well and gave a twirl to show off her dirndl. Very endearing.

Big Fat Turkey

Big Sis' kindergarten class puts on a big production every year. The same program has been performed since I think maybe the 70's? Anyways a long time. Big Sis got the part of the "big fat" turkey. At least that is what she called it. The costume was amazing. The kids all did a great job and had so much fun. I took a million photos and if I can ever figure it out a cute video clip of Big Sis' dance.

She is still singing the songs all day long! She and Lil Sis gave us a performance the other day in the living room.


Oh boy are we in trouble. She has quite a following of admirers. I mean look at that flirty smile in the last photo. Where did she learn that? Everytime we walk across the play ground kids are shouting hello to her. It is such a crack up.

Happy (Un) Birthday

Bad mom. I forgot to mark Lil Sis' special occasion. She turned the big "4" two weeks ago. I love how happy she is. She picked out her own gift, breakfast, and birthday cake. We feasted on Lucky Charms and sprinkles cake with sprinkles frosting. My mom made schnitzel, a family favorite. Best of all the very next day she got her cast off.

Wow that was a nasty looking ankle/leg. I couldn't believe they didn't wash off her foot for me. I mean they are getting paid over $1,000 dollars! We went straight home and did some major scrubbing. It looks like she might have a minor scar. Time will tell.

New Improvements

Lil Sis got a new cast yesterday. This one she can technically walk on. However, I think she is still a little too scared to try it out. I am sure that by the end of the 2 weeks that she has to wear it she will be walking. It took some time for her to just bend her knee after getting used to being immobilized from the last cast. This one is a really cute little red sparkly cast. It matches her Minnie Mouse costume for Halloween perfectly.

My Man Delivers

While I was hosting the book club at our house, dad took the girls to a 3D viewing of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. They had a blast. Dinner at their favorite, the golden arches and a movie, life is good for them.

I had a great time at book club. We read The Shack. I haven't finished it yet. It has been difficult to read. I am half way through and I don't love it. It is always hard to keep moving on in a book that hasn't grabbed you from the beginning. It reminds me of the many books I was required to read in my literature classes in college. Painful. However, I am determined to see it through so that I can give an honest review.

After discussing the book in heavy debate we loosened things up by playing Rock Band 2 on the Wii. Our new favorite game. I felt like a teenage girl with my girlfriends. We really let our guard down. Too bad there are no incriminating photos or videos!

Really?

Why on earth would a favorite store of mine carry this item in Orange County California? Really? Perhaps my hairdo needs a little lift?

Actually my fabulous hairdresser friend has given me an update. I love it. After trying to grow it out for two years it was time to go short again. I don't know why but I am much more comfortable with short hair. So here is the new red headed me!