The City of Brotherly Love

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So you might remember, from say - the majority of my posting - that I've been looking for work.

Well…

Happy Holidays! :)

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I'm a little back logged with holiday pictures, so now this skirt is full with presents. :)
Yesterday was spent with cousins and uncles.  Our family has grown so much this past year.
To see 3 babies under a year and a 2 and a 5 year old…nothing sweeter.

Highlights from yesterday:
  • Cora (5) and Aidan (2) sitting in the chair together, "I'm holding Aidan for case he gets scared."
  • I would publicly like to thank cousin Nick and my Cousin in Law, Shannon for the baby time they shared Logan with me for.  He's THE happiest baby I know.  HAPPIEST!  Which in turn, made me the happiest cousin you'll ever know. :)
  • I asked Aidan if I could sit next to him to which he responded, "Uh, huh."  Loves.
  • Logan liked his farm.
  • And Nana Ruth, at 89 1/2 managed to survive the day - tired, but just joyful for our family.
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It's 11am and my mother is STILL sleeping.  Way to go, Christmas Day! :)

I was up at 7am preparing the beef tips in a cherry wine sauce for dinner tonight (crock pot).
I went to Savory Suppers this week and prepared Christmas Dinner.
Along with the beef, we'll feast on Pork Medallions in a gorgonzola cream sauce, Meatballs, and Crab Cakes.   Yumm Yumm!

I've also got to make some Peppermint Swirl Cupcakes (Recipe Here: Mindika Moments)
and I'm trying to find my marbles! :)

To pull off this pinterest gem:
Source: musesofmegret.com via Amy on Pinterest


Wherever you are, with whatever you have, with whomever you're celebrating with, I hope you find the reason for the season all around you and may you be filled with the joy of his spirit all Christmas long.

I KNOW Santa!

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So, MONDAY the ENTIRE BERTRAM CLAN was home again, together, including their new GORGEOUS toddler, Emerson Jayne.

J'Adore.

New family holiday photos were taken.
Lots of hugs.
LOTS and LOTS.
LMG and I even got to go out and do some SUPER SECRET shopping for his family.
Which they loved.

While we were out I was telling Little Man George that we should stop and see Santa.
Of course, he was a little thrilled.