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Back to the grind




  Christmas is over and it's back to life as usual. Part of me is happy to be back in our routine but the other part misses the excitement of the season.
  Anyhow, Christmas was lovely, I made a turkey and a Christmas tree out of homemade chocolate balls and the best part of course, was watching the anticipation of our excited kids on Christmas morning.  It's funny how we don't usually remember the presents we got, but rather the feelings we had and the looks on our kids faces, and I suppose that's how it should be.
  As for now, nothing new to report other than a nasty flu that has been working it's way through our family over the last few weeks. We're hoping that we'll all be alive and well for Taevin's birthday next weekend!

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  1. ScarlettJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I miss the holiday season, too. It's so crazy while it's going, but so fun, too. I hope you get feeling better soon!

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  2. Huke, Lollie, and Gracie!February 3, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I love your tree. I make tons of things with chocolate but I never thought about making a tree or turkey with them. I love the raspberries. That is totally beautiful. Did you come up with the idea or did you find it somewhere? I am the queen of copying things I see adn making a few little changes to make it my own or what I think is better. I want to pick your brain some time for things I can learn from you.

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