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Go out, get it today, you won't put it down, and then comment back to me and let me know what you think. You won't be sorry you did, I promise!
Sure, they aren't perfect, but I know they were a bigger hit with the preschoolers than lemon squares would have been!
When planning these cookies, I thought for sure icing them was going to be the biggest obstacle. Wrong---getting the stick to "stick" was the hardest part. After a dozen tries and then consulting the book that originally gave me the idea I figured it out.
They were a success!!
Here I am coming closer to the finish line.
I cannot express to you my delight in seeing the finish line and knowing I was going to be able to STOP RUNNING!!!
26.2 miles of hills and humidity!
Okay y'all...where's my medal?! 
It's true, I looked like I had just been run over by a Mack truck, but in a way I think that might have been more pleasent. This is my sweet friend Missy. This is her 8th Marathon and she has been a real support to me through my training. Thank you Missy!!
We spend every Christmas Eve with the Vineyard side of the family. We always have filet and twice baked potatoes! We have a feast and then we open presents!
Santa Bon Bon and Santa Pop Pop brought the boys a table of their very own.
After dinner, Jake jumped into his pajamas and was ready for presents.
Reidy being Reidy
It didn't take Reidy long to figure out how to make the Jack-in-the-box pop out without turning the crank.
Both boys got a new pair of boots.
This is Reidy's new friend "Doggie". Of all places, Doggie came from a the clothing store Anthropolgie. Where else can you get a cute sweater dress and stuffed puppy for your son all in the same place?!
Jake played Mouse Trap while we were in Destin this past fall and loved it. I had it when I was a little girl too.
In true Vineyard style, Reidy lined all the chairs up in front of the TV.
Since we moved and are not in a house yet, I purchased a small tree for us this year. It really turned out pretty cute. On Christmas morning we opened presents from Santa and then had both families over for Christmas breakfast. My parents came up from Florida. We had a wonderful time with them (especially since every time my mother is in town she lets Xan and I have a couple of date nights!) Thank you Momma!
Santa brought a football field for Jake.
Tinker Winks left his traditional letter by the door letting the boys know that he'll miss them until next year! We'll miss you too, Tinker Winks!
Dinosaurs ...Rahhhh!
Santa's big gift this year was a Wii. It has been the most fun and Jake has done better with it than we first thought. Here he is boxing. I, myself, am the bowling Queen and Xan is King of the Tennis courts! Reid, for now, is every one's biggest cheerleader.
Mouse Trap in the kitchen. We would get it all set up, let it go, and realize we left out one step. This happened over and over and over again. After all these years, this game is still so much fun.
Jake with his Leapster. He played it in his bed that night until he went to sleep.
Reid plotting his move on Jake.
The boys fighting over one of the few snowballs I was able to make from what accumulated on the hoods of our cars.
Jake chucking a snowball at me!
This beats going to school any day!
It was so pretty! If only it would have stayed!
Now about Reid and the snow...This is the look Reid had on his face pretty much the entire time we were outside. He just couldn't get his little mind wrapped around the snow. He teetered between being offended by the snow to being delighted by it.
Either way, he sure was cute in that hat!
Missy went with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme this year.
Missy getting Buddy ready to blow out the candles!
Jake was happy to assist in opening Buddy's presents.
Isn't he just the cutest thing you ever saw!!!
No Jake, that's not yours!
Jake loves a party with a pinata!! (In Jake's world candy should always fall from the sky!)
Jake filled his bag (with a little help from momma).
