Tuesday, December 18, 2007

It's a BLOGGY Christmas Tour!

Merry Christmas!! And WELCOME to the bloggy tour of Christmas in my home! Big THANKS go out to BooMama for hosting this event! You should check out her blog---it is HILARIOUS ya'll --& I'm NOT kiddin'!! AND since my spectacular computer skills currently prevent me from figuring out Mr. Linky---> you can find BooMama at http://boomama.net

Ok, ok back to the tour at hand! Grab a glass of eggnog, some delicious cheeseball and let's be on with the tour!! [Recipes included at the end of the tour]


Right this way ladies! & gentlemen if any are among us :)


The Christmas tree


Stockings hung by the chimney with care


In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be here


My favorite Christmas greens


The little tree all in clear and white


Happy Holiday greetings atop the bookcase :)


The back door welcome!


Christmas just isn't Christmas without a favorite junkstore find on a junk hunt with Dad (the kissing Santa & Mrs. Claus) & an object made at a wonderful friend's house when we were just little girls (the stocking)



Ginny's Spiked Kicked-up-a-notch Easy Eggnog

1 carton of eggnog from store of choice
Dilute in beautiful glass pitcher with 1/3 milk (skim, 1%, 2%...they all work)
Ok...just so I'm clear 1/3 of the pitcher = milk & 2/3 of pitcher = eggnog...it's JUST too thick right out of the carton....I even do half and half sometimes ;)
3 - 6 (maybe 8) shots of Southern Comfort depending on just how spiked you want it
1/3 to 1/2 cup Splenda depending on how sweet you want it ;)

Mix all together in gorgeous pitcher. Pour into your most festive Christmas glass! Top with freshly grated (or from the seasoning rack) nutmeg. ENJOY!!

Connie's Cheeseball---FABULOUS!!
(makes 2 small or 1 large cheeseball)

2 8 oz. blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bacon bits
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup Miracle Whip or mayo of choice
1 cup pecans, chopped (reserve at least 1/3 to roll ball in)

Combine all ingredients. Divide into 2 if desired. Shape into ball using cellophane wrap. Refridgerate to harden. Roll in chopped pecans prior to serving. Serve with crackers or toasted french bread rounds. YUMMY!!!

THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY!! I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN NEXT YEAR!! TAKE CARE! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Getting ready for the holidays....

Trying to keep the energy going to take down fall and TRIM the house for Christmas!!! GOOD TIMES!!! If one goes out they all go out....!!??!##$*&&**!!!!




Betsy in a rare moment innocently resting under the tree she has tried to tear down more than 10 times in the first few hours of it being upright!!!




Odie has some objections to his Christmas outfit that I couldn't resist!




He doesn't really cooperate with picture taking in the costume either!!




He finally gives up the battle for just a few seconds!! HEEHEEHEE It was pretty funny.....I know, I know.....it could be deemed abusive to the dog to dress him in ridiculous things just for silly pictures!! :D