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Goodies Galore

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We had a lot of fun, and a lot of sugar on the afternoon we decorated our graham cracker houses.  I assembled them in the morning to let them set up and then each of did two, except for Jared, he did 2 and a half counting the little a-frame shack. I've also been baking - puppy chow, shortbread, gingersnaps and sugar cookies are all in tins in the freezer.  I also made a batch of chocolate chip cookies and beaver houses for the Christmas concert. Kaitlynn wanted to feel like royalty... Crushy always feels like royalty. I set my nativity for the first time in years, so far so good - the kitties have left it alone. Snow Doggo Big Red Egg - always a favourite. Still waiting for more snow to make this purchase worthwhile. I didn't think I'd enjoy the "Cities and Knights" expansion for Settlers, but it's quite a lot of fun. I'm dreaming of a plaid Christmas. Todd had to turn off the po...

KK Drives

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Despite the crazy weather, we had some fun around here yesterday and today.  In the afternoon, Kaitlynn drove herself to Olsen's for a night-over.  The road was rough, but after figuring out how not to over-steer, it was a smooth ride.       Jared, Todd and I took a drive in the evening, moved trucks for Uncle Glen, and moved a couple of trees off the back roads.  Like I said, the weather has been crazy, especially the wind.       There was a lovely sunset as we started out on our drive.       For the first time ever, I made rhubarb muffins. It won't be the last.  So very yummy. And pretty to look at too. Although, if you look at them too long, you'll end up eating another one.