Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

This morning's bundt pan success. Hank's sisters gifted me the bundt pan from our registry this Christmas. I can't wait to have a slice of this tonight at the NYE party!

You can find the recipe here. It will rock your world - whether you like chocolate or not... True story.

Happy New Year... New Year = Renewed & Improved YOU! Raise the bar in 2011!

Gingerbread House - Birthday Party Style

Hank is turning 25 on January 1 - He's a New Year's BABY! We started off his birthday week by creating this birthday themed gingerbread house. It's what you do when you forget to make it in time for Christmas ; )



Also, here's a picture we break out of Hank every year :



Happy Birthday Week, Hank!

Winter Wonderland

Backyard.



My dad.



Me & Hank.



A snowball to the back of the head, walking along the woods and water, a snowman built and a lovely drive all to celebrate the arrival of this too pretty snow.

Smile Friday (It's my work week Friday!)

Pure flying excitement.

Christmas is...

Putting this year's ornament (from my parents) on the tree on Christmas Eve for Hank and my "big event" this year... Getting engaged! Then opening relative gifts : )

A reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'

Getting ready to head to candlelight service with both sides of the future families!

Cookies for Santa made from a recipe my mom has had since home ec in high school (and decorated by dad)!

The excitement of Christmas morning and the hopes that it will last just a little bit longer this year.

Opening presents.

Playing with presents.

Time with family and friends.

Being thankful and savoring these precious moments.