it's almost here!!!!! christmas is right around the corner!!! woot woot!  bring on the food, the friends and the family - we're almost ready!  i can't wait to see my babies get lost in the christmas excitement this year.  mackenzie is really into it this season now that she is older and harper is even more excited as it's all pretty new to her still.  it's gonna be fun and i think i'll be the most hyper one on xmas morning.  i love me some christmas morning!  we're gonna have the music playing, stockings to open, handmade goodies to share, a big breakfast to eat and some snuggles and playing to be had.  weeeeeeeeeeee!

i'm going to be hosting two big dinners and a brunch so cross your fingers for me that my cold magically disappears, my house cleans itself, the food cooks itself and fun is to be had all around and i'll wish the same for you :)  wouldn't that be an awesome xmas pressie?

this momma will also be taking a break peeps.  i won't be here much for about a week.  i'll prolly be back on the 4th of january. i'm taking some much needed time off (the boss ok'd it..lol) to spend some time with my hubs (who is also off) and the kidlets & maybe, just maybe get some rest.  i  may pop in with a pic or two but we'll see :) what i can promise is that 2012 is gonna kick butt! i can't wait!  i've got so many exciting things planned that i cannot wait to share with you all!  i also can't wait to see all the fun and inspiring things you are all going to be creating, cooking and writing about this upcoming year as well!  so much fun awaiting us all!

thank you to each and every one of you for being such a wonderful and amazing group of people.  you all fill me with joy, strength and happiness each and everyday and without you i would not be here in this little neighbourhood of mine doing exactly what i love - so thank you.  i'm wishing you all a super wonderful holiday season and a very merry christmas with your family and loved ones!  happy new year's and i'll see you in 2012!  now go sip some egg nog and get your xmas mojo on ladies! much luv....xoxoxoxox

what are your weekend plans?  what's your fave treat to make and serve on xmas?  are you doing turkey or ham?  c'mon take a wee break from your wrapping and let's have one last chat :)

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