Still finishing up a few things around the house this week for Christmas.... ran up to Target this morning, then called in to the library to get the book I'd ordered for our first Book Club read of 2010 (Same Kind of Different As Me). I actually read this book last year but wanted to browse through it again before our meeting. I really enjoyed it the first time I picked it up, but not sure I can read it all the way through again, it's not often I can do that with a book, but I do want to read some of it.
Thought I'd share a few photos of what we've been up to this week.... after school finished on Friday, Kristen couldn't wait to decorate her gingerbread house -
We packaged up the Doggy Treats that we baked last week for our furry friends.... Boo gave these 4 paws up so I'm sure his friends will love them.
I took part in an ornament exchange with some of my online buddies and was sent this beautiful Jim Shore angel. I've never had any of his figures before but love seeing the Christmas ones, I think I might have to start me a collection :-) Thank you my 'secret sister'... you know who you are ;-)
and just this afternoon I put the icing on my cake. I can't wait to cut in to it. I know a lot of people over here don't like fruit cake, but 'Christmas cake' as we call it in England is a very traditional thing, and I for one just love the smell and taste of it. Baking it a few weeks ago made me feel like I was back in my Mam's kitchen, and when I take that first bite (I'll probably cut it on Christmas Eve) I'll be transported back in time once again. Oh how I wish I could really be there sharing the cake together.
The decorating is nothing fancy, but Christmas cake isn't Christmas cake without almond paste and icing :-)
and just this afternoon I put the icing on my cake. I can't wait to cut in to it. I know a lot of people over here don't like fruit cake, but 'Christmas cake' as we call it in England is a very traditional thing, and I for one just love the smell and taste of it. Baking it a few weeks ago made me feel like I was back in my Mam's kitchen, and when I take that first bite (I'll probably cut it on Christmas Eve) I'll be transported back in time once again. Oh how I wish I could really be there sharing the cake together.
The decorating is nothing fancy, but Christmas cake isn't Christmas cake without almond paste and icing :-)
11 comments:
lovely photos. :o) the gingerbread house looks gorgeous.
I used to make Christmas cakes following Delia's 'quick mincemeat christmas cake', but that was years ago. Now I just buy them! This year I splurged on one from Betty's of Harrogate. La de da!
Got to go. quarter past ten, so my bedtime. Just wanted to stop by and say hello. xxx
My sister read that book and really loved it. I guess I need to do the same. We also made a gingerbread house. My 2 1/2 yr old loved it. Although she ate as much candy as she put on the house. Ha ha.
I love your Jim Shore angel. I have a small Jim Shore nativity.
Have a merry Christmas.
How lovely to see all your pretty holiday decorations and treats being made!
Have a very merry Christmas and happy New Year!
You have been quiet the busy lady. But looks like it's been fun busy!!
Isn't nice that we have things in our lives that can take us back to another place, time, or be with the people we love. Enjoy your Christmas Cake. HUGS
You're welcome ;) I love fruit cake but you're right...not too many do! Enjoy yours on Christmas Eve! Kristen is so beautiful! Merry Christmas, Denise! ((BIG HUGS))
Hi Denise!! I love the pictures!! Merry Christmas!! ((BIG HUGS))!!
Denise, beautiful cake and gingerbread houses are always a fun activity. The angel is darling. What a nice gift!
Merry, Merry! ~ Sarah
Hi Denise, wanted to say Merry Christmas! The cake is pretty and I love how you made treats for the dogs. I should try that one of these days for Reina and my grand doggies. Hugs and blessings.
Hi Denise! I love your ornament. I bought 2 Jim Shore figurines (statues...) a few Christmasses ago and they're really pretty and intricate. The Christmas cake looks very pretty. Fruitcake here isn't usually iced like that. Yes, it's a bit of a running joke in the US. Maybe we need to soak them in brandy or something more. Glad Boo gave the biscuits 4 paws up. You decorated the bags cute. :) (((Hugz)))
Great blog! I am a new follower. Just visiting from Moms Own Words. Happy holidays!
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