Christmas Day Brunch

Zach's family has a tradition of Christmas Day Brunch.

It is lovely..we all gather in and open gifts and then have a hearty meal

 ...and then all crash and take naps until time to eat again!

It really is wonderful.

The only part I dislike is their traditional menu....

"Oysters and Bacon on Toast"

Umm....No Thank You??!??

So, since my first Christmas with the family,  

I have tried to find a new recipes to contribute some sort of casserole or bread so that the kids and I don't starve....

This year, The Poineer Woman has really saved me.

I will be making these babies...



Photo taken from "The Pioneer Woman Cooks"



Make ahead Muffin Melts.....

Don't they just look yummy???

Check out the recipe HERE at her website.

What all will be on your Christmas Day menu?



looks like a war eagle sunset to me...

As you know, we were losing...boy, were we losing...the iron bowl at halftime.

BUT, we started to make a comeback...

and when we did...

the skies parted and the sun (that we hadn't seen all day) came out

....and cast the most beautiful orange and blue sunset i have ever seen....

 

God loves Auburn...amen!

                              



Dear Hubby

I have just found what I would like as a Valentines Day or Anniversary gift....

ahem

Hubby, you out there????

"Black Heels to Tractor Wheels"

it comes out in February

Ree Drummond is known as "The Pioneer Woman" and I just love her blog.

Well, now she has finished her book and I am dieing to read it!

(also, those chocolate pearl earrings)

You didn't think I would let you off that easy did you babe???

*This Man*

Is a GREAT dad....

has always been an outdoorsman....

knows how to have a good time!

has a little bit of a wild side...

loves me....

    ....he loves his kids

.....and he turns 28 today! Happy Birthday Zach! I love you!!!!

prayers requested

Brittany over at "The life of a Steel Magnolia", is going through a very tough time right now.

Her dad (an old teacher of mine) has been battling cancer and they have just called in hospice.

Here is a link to the CaringBridge page.

Brittany, I am praying for comfort and peace for your dad and your entire family. May God's love and warm embrace comfort you in this time of need.

if i had a million dollars....

i would go crazy and buy every single thing in this store

have you heard of it?

they are located on top of lookout mountain in northeast alabama, and have the most amazing glass you will ever lay eyes on!

oh, my! just look at those babies! ill take one in every single color please!

 

get this, their products have been featured in several national publications (ever heard of O magazine??)!

they are like the little hidden gem in the mountains of alabama.

they even have classes during the holidays where you can go "blow your own ornament" for $35.

click here to see the schedule. we went last year and had a great time!

 

 

 

 

ORBIX HOT GLASS DOESN'T EVEN KNOW I EXIST, MUCH LESS THAT I AM BLOGGING ABOUT THEIR GLASS. UNFORTUNATELY, I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANYTHING FOR THIS PRODUCT REVIEW.

I finally decided...

Family Wall Blue Christmas Card

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