Some Christmas fun

I saw this idea in this months' Friend. Using the same technique as cutting out paper snowflakes, you can make snowflake shapes out of flour tortillas. Of course I love the fresh ones from Costco that you bake yourself. I also saw them at Walmart by the refridgerated Hispanic food. Using clean scissors cut designs on the folded tortilla and around the edges. Put small amount of oil in pan and fry till crisp. Put on a paper towels and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. These are so yummy, the kids thought it was fun to eat a big snowflake.
I have such fun memories of making gingerbread houses so I want to do the same for my kids even though I absolutely hate the mess it makes.
As part of my Christmas gift to my presidency I wanted to make a nice Christmas dinner for them and their spouses.
Menu:Tri-tip, mashed potatoes and gravy, yams, green beans with almonds and mushrooms, rolls with cran-raspberry butter, jello salad, and three pies for dessert. Pumpkin, Pecan, and Lemon.
We of course had to do a white elephant gift exchange. Had lots of laughs.

Family pics

Here are some of my favorites from Heidi Lynn Photography. These were taken at Murray park.

Hoffmann happenings

I surprised Chris with a special date, The Forgotten Carols. Unfortunately he struggled with it. This man does not care much for plays or musicals. This is some of his humor for ya. He said," The Forgotten Carols, a night that I can't remember." "The Forgotten Carols......Must be forgotten!"
Yep he can't remember because he slept through part of it, I on the other hand was soaking it in and truly felt the spirit of the music. It is the perfect musical for reflecting on our Savior and all that he has done for us. Many tears were shed. I guess in the future I'll stick with my girlfriends for these type of events.
Madison's first ballet class.
Her cute twin friends who she would have attached at her hip if she could. I love them in their pink, so girly.
She enjoyed it so much, she keeps asking me, "Mom we need to go to ballet class tonight!"
Trent putting shoes in the dryer.
As you can tell, he's pretty proud of himself. P.S. You have to check out this blog, this woman is so talented, I love the way she decorates for the holidays. So classy. http://creationsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

Girls Christmas Brunch

My good friend Anne came up with this darling idea for a Christmas party. We were invited to bring a favorite brunch food on a new Christmas dish, then we were going to do a dish exchange after we enjoyed all the food. We also were instructed to bring 10 small gifts of your favorite thing you can't live without, or something that just makes your life easier. Then we were to do an exchange with all those as well.
This is the dish that I came home with from the brunch.
This is the dish I bought, you gotta love Target!
What I made, Toffee Apple Dip. I'd be happy to give out the recipe.
I decided on hair clips since by the middle of the day it drives me crazy and I just want it out of my face and off my neck. So I wrapped those along with some gum, (another thing I can't live without) in these cute little takeout Christmas boxes. I also love good music especially when I workout, so I made everyone a CD of my favorite songs.
Anne of coarse invited 10 girlfriends but only a few could make it. We had a great time and got to go home with some fun goodies. This was such a cute idea, I can't wait to do it next year!

Been tagged!

So here it is, my fourth photo in my fourth file. Nothing to exciting. This was our view when we went to Cabo 4 years ago. Man would I like to be there right now! So now I tag Meghann, Erica, and Mindy.