Holiday spirit!

I want to talk more often... but life is so busy here lately. What a fabulous few days I have had though.
I haven't done school work in three days! I feel sinful!
I have enjoyed time with my little family of four. We watched the parade, made food and then as they layed down to take their naps I went to work.

Yummy food

Last night hubby and I shared our seventh anniversary. Looking at the two little girls and at our surroundings it's amazing to see how far we have come.

To celebrate, we traveled to Memphis for the night. Our original plan was to go ice skating at the zoo. After getting lost and then eating at the Flying Saucer we were a little late. Although it was disappointing, we decided to go to the Peabody Hotel. Place is awesome. And, yes, we even saw the ducks.

I enjoy the holidays- just about every one of em'. I find security in having BBQ or grilling on Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. After living in Mississippi for two years, I even decorate and make King Cakes for Mardi Gras! And Halloween through New Years is no different.
Which is why I loved the decorations around the Peabody. They had gingerbread man that was the size of me (and a nutcracker) and one shaped as the Peabody itself. Let the holidays begin!

It took 3 lbs. of sugar to make this!