Holidays - Teacups in the Garden

How we made our first Buche de Noel for Christmas

Last year when I was at my kids’ Chick-fil-A Christmas party, I determined that I would make my first Buche de Noel for this year’s party!

Autumnal Decor and Thanksgiving: French Country Style

Looking for a fireproof plate for a candle arrangement on the Thanksgiving dinner table, I finally found a lovely one for only a couple of dollars.

Another Rainy Independence Day for Grilling Texas Fajitas

Laying a tarp on top of the deck, we could hand crank ice cream below while listening to the rain drops falling around us.

Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery

Each year, these Christmas wreaths are laid at all the military cemeteries across America, through an organization called Wreaths Across America.

Christmas Trip to Norway, via Union Station in Washington DC

Near the tree comes the charming sound of clickety clacks and choo-choos from a fun train display set in Norway, another gift from the embassy.

A Fancy Party Dress amidst Christmas Preparations

For the remainder of the week, we’ll likely play lots of games by day and watch Christmas/New Year’s Eve combo movies each night…can’t get enough of it. 😉

A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg

Even though many decorations are up by Thanksgiving, the decorators have until Grand Illumination to finish hanging all the wreaths, which is another week away.

Hand-Cranked Ice Cream, Fireflies, Fireworks: Independence

Although we are more used to BBQing and hand-cranking ice cream in 100 degree sunny heat in Texas than this drenched 70 degree novelty, we conquered both!