Do you have a certain recipe that reminds you of a special time in your life? Where each and every time you have it you are transported back to that magical day when you first enjoyed it?

I do.

When we had each of our kids my Grandma made us a wonderful homemade dinner the night we came home from the hospital.
She spoiled us with a delicious swiss steak meal complete with rice, salad, vegs and usually some kind of fruit. She also sent along this cake. Each and every time I have it, it reminds me of the days we brought home our brand new fresh from heaven babes.

This cake reminds me of that special first day home.

Um.
Hello again strangers 🙂
Yikes.
Somehow almost an entire month has come and gone again without so much as a peep from me.
We’d better fix that with a little Ten on Tuesday randomness.

I love handmade gifts.
The time and heart put into them just make them so very special.
One day I dream of being able to knit beautiful gifts like her.
But, for now I am happy to complete simple sewing projects like this:

I wanted to make something special for Evan this year.
I always find it SO hard to find projects for boys that are easy and that I think he will like….
So, when I saw this idea on Pinterest I was super excited!

What is it you ask?…..

We have been in full Christmas swing around here. All my shopping is done. Yay! The presents are all wrapped. Yay!….I even have all the stocking stuffers ready to go. Yay, Yay, Yay!!! Please don’t hate me 🙂

I love that with all that done we can just slow down and really enjoy this season. The kids have been LOVING our advent activities. But I seriously think the highlight of their day is the Christmas story they get to unwrap each night and read together by the tree. I love that it’s the little things that always seem to make the biggest impact 🙂

We have also been enjoying the Christmas tunes. Today while driving my all time favorite Christmas song came on “Do you hear what I hear”.