A December to remember...

I decided that we would work hard to make memories this December.  If I learned anything from the untimely death of my brother, it was to treasure every moment.  That's the goal for December.  So, even with the dishwasher that leaked, that warped the Pergo, both of which had to be removed so that the sub-floor could be repaired but then must be allowed to dry thoroughly before the new flooring can be put down, we WILL have a nice December! Smile! Now!

While working around the dishwasher, which is sitting in front of the stove, we managed to bake cookies even though the oven door will only currently open about 5 inches.  3 burns and a few bad words later...we started the fun!!!  Today is Peppermint Whoopie Pies and Push Pin Snowflake ornaments day!!!

The Whoopie pies...well...just crazy delicious!

 And sooooo simple!  Have the children crunch up some candy canes...Lucca LOVED this job!  Mix up a quick batch of Cake Mix Cookies (I didn't roll mine in powdered sugar) and mix equal parts buttercream icing with Cool Whip (don't forget to toss some of the crushed peppermints in too).  Layer the cookies and icing and roll in the crushed peppermints!  Yum...

We also made Push Pin Ornaments...one of the cazillion ideas I have lifted from amazing blogger Erica over at Confessions of a Homeschooler.  (If you haven't read her blog...DO!)

Such an easy, fun, pretty craft.  Picked up some clear pushpins and Styrofoam balls at the dollar store.  The kids dip the pin in glue and then press into the ball.  Add a piece of ribbon with the last pin to hang it by!  They catch the light so well and are so darn cute!  Even Daddy made one...

Looking forward to the rest of the month!  I'm learning that even in the midst of chaos, there can be peace and joy!

Blessings


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