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Christmas 2009

We had a very fun Christmas! Thanks to everyone for the awesome gifts and for spending it with us!

snowman

I love Bryn's creativity.. She made a snowman and we didn't have any carrots so she used an orange crayon for the nose, and she couldn't find anything for the eyes, mouth and buttons so she used Cap N Crunch.. I think it turned out pretty cute!

Rockin the Santa Hat....

Jade had his Christmas band concert last week. He switched instruments this year and is now playing the trumpet. It was fun to see how good he has gotten and it helped me get more into a Christmas mood.. Him and his friend Matt wore their Santa hats, Jades is a Utes one and Matt's is a Jazz one. As you can see, the sport in him never fully goes away :)

Festival Of Trees

Bryn danced at the Festival of Trees last night, their dance was so cute and she did awesome! Thanks for a fun evening Bryn!

Candy Cane Cupcakes

Saw this on Good Things Utah and made them for Bunco last night.. They are yummy and really cute!


Candy Cane Cupcakes

1 box white cake mix
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 recipe vanilla butter cream frosting
Peppermint candy (crushed)
1 cup white chocolate chunks or chips

Mix together cake mix, eggs, milk and vanilla. Pour batter into paper liners bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely
Frsot with vanilla butter cream frosting and top generously with crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate

Butter Cream Frosting

1 cube butter room temp
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
2-4 Tablespoons milk or cream
2 teaspoons vanilla

Place butter in mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add sugar, milk, and vanilla. Begin mixing on slow speed and gradually increase speed until thick and creamy
Frost cooled cupcakes

Willow Tree Nativity

This hands down is my favorite Christmas decoration I have... It is always the first thing up and the last to come down. I LOVE it! I need to get the angel for it and then it's complete. Steve got me most of it for our 9th anniversary because the traditional gift for that year is Willow.. ( pretty clever huh ) Bryn loves it as much as I do and loves to help me put it up...