Friday Fill-in: Silly Gingerbread Cookies!!

Aidan's first day off for Christmas vacation. They all still woke up and got up by 7:30 am. It has made for a long morning. I am tired. I may need a nap!

I tried to make gingerbread cookies this morning. I never have any luck with those cookies. The dough is always too sticky and then I have to add so much flour. So then they end up tasting like flour. It is not so good. One day I will conquer them. One day...

The kids helped and they said that they tasted fine. As long as someone in the house will eat them. That's all that matters. It will be okay to dip them into a hot drink.

I went shopping last night and did a power shop. I am almost done now except for a Walmart run and a dollar store run. Other than that I think I am finito, benito! Thank goodness. I hate leaving shopping until the last minute.

Well, since today is Friday, I thought I would participate in the wonderful Friday fill-in. Enjoy!



1. No, we will NOT be overspending this holiday season. We (read: I)
are trying to do a better job of not spending as much. It has worked out okay!

2. I remember those great baking days with my Mom, my Aunt and my sister and I at the old kitchen table. We would make everything all in one day. We would take breaks and dance to Christmas carols. So much fun!!

3. I watched the steam rising from the hot cup of coffee (or tea) and thought: How decadent to have a warm cup of coffee. This is wonderful on a cold December day.

4. I think I am going to be okay. Some days I wonder, though. Some days I wonder...

5. I'll take a day without children anyday. I could really use it. Perhaps that is just a pipe dream.

6. Christmas has been such a good time to teach the kids about God, at least from my point of view. Family nights have been going splendidly. We are all having such a lovely time together and Emma keeps asking for Family Night. I guess these are all good signs.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to WRAPPING PRESENTS (yeah), tomorrow my plans include perhaps an early run to Walmart, the library and then a nap (or maybe supper for my birthday) and Sunday, I want to go grocery shopping early, rest and have supper with the whole fandamily!

All She Wants for Christmas

Tuesday Tunes 50: While you were sleeping

I heard this song on the radio yesterday. It has such a powerful message, I cannot help but play it for you!! Will be back soon with pictures and stories of our trip!!

Goin' to see a Man about a Squid

Well, it has been such a crazy week around here. I mean, we have been walloped with snow, it seems like constantly. Everyone has been late to get anywhere and it has been so cold. Trying to coordinate Aidan getting to school and Jonathan getting to work has been a challenge. Add to that the whole Christmas presents needing to be sent to Ontario...Needless to say, I am glad it is Friday and we are leaving town for the weekend.

One of the many blessings of having a sister working for WestJet is the deals that she is able to get. We are taking advantage of one of these today. My parents and sister, the kids and hubby and I are all going to Vancouver for the weekend. We fly out today at 6:15 and come back on Sunday around the same time. It is a 'flying' trip, but I think the kids will really have a good time. Emma has never been on a plane and I don't think Aidan remembers.

Tomorrow we are going to spend the day at the Vancouver Aquarium. Since the kids have not seen much sea life, I think this will be great. I haven't been to the Aquarium in years. It should be good.

Anyway, I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend. I will come back with pictures and stories for your reading pleasure next week!!

In honor of the sea life, here's one of my favorite clips!!