A Christmas Miracle?

The boy is wearing undies!  So far so good, only one accident.

Sugar Up Santa

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Pre-Spring Restoration

I love Christmas time, but as the hype builds to the big day I tend to loose a little enthusiasm.  Especially years like this one, where family celebrations are held a week early.  There is still a growing excitement spurred on by my children's growing anticipation of the special morning, but usually around this time I start shifting into the winter doldrums.  However, the winter seems to bring with it some kind of magical mental restorations.  During the heat of summer, every year, as my garden peters out, I am always overwhelmed with the desire to never garden again.  I get sick of mowing, pruning, picking, watering, weeding and most of all watching my efforts disappear under the blazing rays of the Texas summer sun.  Somehow though, the winter winds restore my lost passions concerning hard work.  As Christmas comes to a close, all I can think of is mowing, pruning, picking, watering, weeding, seeding, fertilizing, and tilling under that hot summer sun.  So, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Pre-Spring Dreaming.

Here is What I Have Been Doing

Hey it's better than work!

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Samples of Latest Masterpieces

Izzy and Nathan: Christmas Time


Super Nate and the Sneaky Fox

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Next Food Network Star

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Sinus Infection

I am sick as death.

Eggnog Waffles

We added some holiday cheer to this morning's breakfast by combining two of my favorite things: eggnog and waffles.  Basically, I just exchanged the milk for eggnog in our usual waffle recipe.  They turned out pretty good, and the kids loved them.

Eggnog Waffles:
2 Eggs
1 3/4 Cup Eggnog
1/2 Cup Oil
2 Cups Flour
1 Tbsp Sugar
4 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Salt

Heat up your waffle iron. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.  Then, add eggnog and oil, and whisk until combined.  Add the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth. Pour it in the waffle iron and done.

A Few More

More birthday photos from the spectacular Melissa Hester

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Optimism

I was at work today and had a sudden strong wave of optimism...weird.  We used to be such close friends, but somehow we have drifted apart over the last couple of years.  I miss you. Please visit more often.

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