This is one of my favorite stores, for jewelry, lotion, picture frames, etc. I actually don't buy a whole lot, but I do like to look and get ideas. (Dana probably would disagree with that last comment.) Yesterday, I decided to run in (it was closing, so I didn't have a lot of time). I was looking for a headband for Taylor. She wanted a cute one to wear to the Preference Dance Saturday night. I had Carly and Cooper with me. As we're walking in Cooper says, "They won't have a headband in there, they make cupcakes!" Crazy Mom. Yes, you guessed it that's how I bribe Cooper to go with me into the store. He gets a cupcake if he's good. So, I guess that's how he sees it.

Christmas Morning

Christmas Eve, the kids all sleep up stairs together. I'm not sure who took this picture, so I'm not sure if they're faking it. They got us up at 6:30 a.m. I say way too early!

Christmas Eve, our wonderful neighbors the Blands invited us over for yummy soup and games. Afterwards we always drive up the mountain to see where Santa is resting. This time, Santa let Cooper sit in the sleigh.

Cooper asked for a Sock Monkey. He thought he came with a port a potty, because the packaging looks like that's what he's doing. I think he was bummed when he realized it wasn't a potty.

Carly got an I-pod. She was so excited! We had to cover our ears with all her shrieks of delight. Got to love an excited child christmas morning. Grandma and Granpa Goff sure appreciated it.

Taylor got more charms for her Juicy bracelet. I tricked her into thinking she was getting a Bella one, just as a joke. I think she fell for it. She really wanted the Juicy one.

More Sledding

Dana and Cooper

Cooper and Calvin (quite the pair)

Taylor and Raven

Ashley, Madie, Carly, Annie (silly girls)

Soldier Hollow sledding at night! It looks like I need to take these pictures through photoshop. My camera wasn't working right, or it was just my fingers in gloves trying to hit the right buttons. Oh, well... it's documented!

Christmas Pictures

Yea! I got photoshop for Christmas. We've been playing around with it, but I have a lot to learn.

(I'm actually waiting for Taylor to figure it out, so she can teach me.)

Sledding

This is why I love Utah! We have this great hill just a few blocks away (one block if you cut through). The kids love it. Tomorrow will be another great sledding day. We're getting more snow right now. That's why I'm blogging and just did three new posts. So, sorry they're kind of random.

Christmas Cards

After "upteen" million hours of embossing, cutting, and gluing my Christmas cards are in the mail!

Oreo Truffles

Easy Oreo Truffles Recipe (yummy and easy - the picture doesn't do them justice)

45 Oreo cookies, divided (1 package)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages semisweet baking chocolate, melted
Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in a food processor; reserve for later use. (This can also be done in a resealable bag with a rolling pin.).
Crush the remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs and place in a medium bowl.
Add the cream cheese and mix until well blended.
Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1" in diameter.
Dip the balls in the melted chocolate and place them on a wax paper covered baking sheet. (Any left over chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.).
Sprinkle the tops of the truffles with the reserved cookie crumbs.
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Store leftover truffles, covered, in the refrigerator.

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