It's the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas was wonderful this year, great food, laughs and time spent with family. We were even able to skype with the rest of the family in California.

A chilly evening but it's cozy in the kitchen

On Saturday, Devin and I took our parents to a family feast cooking class at Cooks of Crocus Hill in St. Paul MN. We spent three hours preparing and cooking this wonderful meal. I would highly recommend this cooking class, the food was delicious! A great night spent with family.

We started the evening breaking up our group of six into two groups of guys vs. girls. The men prepared the Cornbread and chestnut stuffing while the women prepared Stuffed Delicata Squash. The other individuals in the class prepared:  Garlic Mashed Potato Puree; Green Beans with Pumpkin Seed Dressing; Wine-Roasted Cranberries; Roasted Prime Rib with Herbed Gravy; Pear and Almond Tart.

Ghosts, Goblins and a Halloween Treat

Thank you Julie and CJ for hosting an amazing Halloween Party this year.  Everyone had a fabulous time, fun games, delicious food and catching up with great friends.  Thanks so much for the birthday cake. I even won the best girl costume!!

Love is in the air... a very special day!

I was very honored when I was asked to be a bridesmaid in my beautiful friend Jennifer's wedding to Ameer Sept. 29 2012. The weather was beautiful and the whole day went wonderful!  Congratulations Jennifer and Ameer!  Lot of Love

Friday evening was the groom's dinner. Had a wonderful time! Loved your Tee shirt Jennifer.

Mimosas and breakfast while getting ready at the salon.

Marry me. Today and Everyday....

This week has been full of many things to celebrate. Amy hosted Jennifer's work wedding shower on Friday and Saturday was a night out to celebrate the bride! 2 weeks until the Big day.. so excited for you Jennifer.

Little Will came to the party too... what a cutie!

Bachelorette Party..dinner and dancing the night away.

To live is to love, there is no life without love

 Melissa and Jason had a Housewarming Party/Wedding Shower at their new home in Eleva WI. What a wonderful day, the weather was perfect and the day was spent with amazing people celebrating the bride and groom to be.  The wedding is now 3 weeks away, how exciting!

Thank you Becca for keeping all the bows from the gifts to make Mel's practice bouquet for the rehearsal.

 Thank you Mel for the wonderful bridesmaid gifts, we are all very excited to celebrate your special day with you.

Dessert for the day made by the three musketeers..

  The little ones loved the cupcakes....

 Wedding Pictionary and other fun games of the day.