Getting Ready

We had a very busy weekend decorating the inside of the house. The big tree is up but no ornaments yet. I am waiting to see how Bentley does since he likes to eat my prized rocking horse ornaments. We all ran out of steam by the time we got everything out, all the trees up and stockings hung. Camden got out his toy train and I thought he was going to play with it until I spotted him under the tree putting it together. Now we have a toy train running around our tree. He has also been checking his stocking every day several times. We explained that Santa would only be making one deposit! Ha! 

Also I was extremely busy on Saturday making a cake for church. I had left over cake batter and made a few cupcakes too. I was in the kitchen sweating for hours. Who knew a Hershey Bar cake would be so exhausting? It was my first try and maybe my last! Did you ever think that finely chopping a Hershey Bar would make you insane? During chopping I kept spilling more and more of it on the floor and tried to keep the dog away by stepping on it because you know chocolate is not good for a dog and all! It all started with the cake not being done when the time was up. I popped it back in the oven and kept checking it every few minutes. That started the first bout of hysteria. Then I spilled some powered sugar on the floor. Next came the chopping of the Hershey Bar about the time that Daddy and Camden came in for lunch. They served themselves sandwiches at the table. I heard Daddy ask Camden, "Who is Mommy talking to?" That's when I knew this was not going very well. As soon as I got the icing whipped up I sat down at the table to have some lunch and almost fell out of the chair. Cooking is not the greatest therapy for me!!

 I also made some fabulous Cheeseburger Soup for dinner and it was just perfect with the chilly night! Oh, let the holidays begin!