CHRISTMAS COOKIES

As a part of our pre-Christmas tradition, we like to make cookies and decorate them with friends. I took them to work, then Mike and I hit the Greene's, Tomlinson's, and the Smith's houses to complete our rounds. I tried a new frosting recipe this year that allows more FUN decorating. Below are some examples.


Christmas Gingerbread man with spirited plaid.



The never before seen Zebrapotimus.



A stylish star.

A BLIZZARD IN MY OFFICE ?!?

Well, I went to Dad's retirement party in Texas and left my staff to run the show. Upon my return, I was greeted with a flurry of snowflakes of all different sizes, shapes and patterns. A Blizzard. I think this is a bit of revenge on me, although I am innocent. I take NO part in acts of random fun in the office. Don't listen to those who say different. Anyway, I thought it was worthy of showing off. On a side note, we initially thought it would be cool to do the whole office in snowflakes like on the movie "Elf," but I think after this feat, that dream is gone for this year. Maybe we'll just continue to add in the upcoming years to eventually accomplish our dream.


Notice that it is snow the full week. I think this means that I shouldn't come into work. Just a thought.


Myk made the big ones. I had made a request the prior week and I came back to two BIG HUGE ones. We are definitely saving these are for next year.

Gobble, Gobble - Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving day, I participated in the Mid-Valley Turkey Trot. I put the challenge to two of my friends to participate and both "willingly" participated. Supposedly I forced them. yada yada yada. Anyway, Mike and I arrive to get him situated to volunteer but realized that we were too late for him to get his position as a volunteer and so he grabbed some coffee and joined the fray. Soon after Malissa and Jill both arrived. Britney (Jill's daughter) after spouting off that she was going to kick out butts, was no where to be found. Hm...a bit scared I think. We all got our free stuff and headed for the starting line. Mike positioned himself at the corner, but somehow didn't cautch us leaving. However, he did get a couple of shots of us crossing the finish line. This time, Jill got her name announced over the speakers.


We were drenched! I, of course, was blamed for coaxing them into running AND for the rain. I must say though, the temperature was perfect. No freezing lungs. I care.