Fiona's First Christmas

Grandma Fely and Grandpa Frank posing with little Fiona

Fiona's three months old!



Thanks Bev for the sweet ornament!

A Cookie Christmas

We've been doing tons of baking for family and friends this Christmas. I think I've been eating cookies for breakfast, lunch , and dinner! I had so much fun making these candy cane cookies with Farley (thanks Alicia for the recipe). We were crackin' up because we felt like grade school kiddies doing a sloppy job. No two candy canes were alike or even close. And the hint of peppermint when we sprinkled the candy cane dust definitely topped it off. It was quite tasty!

O Tannenbaum!

This year we bought a Douglas Fir instead of a Noble. Partly because it was more fragrant and not to mention we're on a slight budget. It was $19.99 versus $34.99. The decision was that simple. But Farley managed to find the most perfect one out of the bunch. Good shape and nice full branches on all sides. We hurried home and dressed it up with pom poms, ribbons, and my sister's special ornaments. Fiona Tess was amazed by the string of lights.

Chilly December

Today was one of those rainy days where you just wanted to sleep in and wear your jammies all day long, drink some hot cocoa, and perhaps bake some cookies!!! We were both cravin' some snickerdoodles. So we busted out the special issue of More Than a 100 Cookie Recipes by Martha Stewart. We ended up baking chocolate chip ones too. Mmmm...mmm...good!

Hangin' Out With Cayden

Thanks Cayden Grey for letting me come over and play!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fiona Tess will be ready for turkey next year!


Auntie Rachelle Jane, Great-Grandma Emeliana, and Fiona Tess


Fiona Tess spends time with Auntie Rachelle Jane

Out On The Town

Last night was the first time Far and I spent the evening without our little love. We attended a smashing wedding in downtown. Very elegant and well thought out. We had lobster bisque, filet mignon and Maine lobster accompanied with veggies. Then we had hand-rolled truffles. And you won't believe the center pieces--a fondant cake for the entire table to share. Great idea.
But you know, we kept calling Far's parents every single hour checking on Fiona. And every time we called she was fine. I'm such a worry wart. But it was nice to get out for a few hours and mingle with adults. Haven't done that in such a long while.