How not to install a brand new hot water tank

It was a whole 12 hours old.

The Hostess and her Xmas Present

Merry Xmas

I hope everyone has a great Christmas this year!

Xmas stories with Grandma

Dennis the Menace Xmas reading with the grand kids.

Xmas Overload

Scott playing with the kids gifts.

Another Happy Xmas

To you and yours....

Belhurst Castle

We had Sunday Brunch here this afternoon and Em wanted to hold the castle up.

Cathrineholm

We added a new pantry last weekend to stock up for the winter months ahead. On our thrifting adventures we found this great original Cathrineholm casserole pot for a whole $1.99 and the orange bowl for a couple of bucks.

These are pretty collectible now so I was happy to find them so cheap. If anyone out there ever runs into some for cheap I would be happy to cover cost and shipping to add to our collection.

Here's a great history of the Cathrineholm line.

Spaghetti Tacos

Everyone got to choose a dinner this week. Monday was homemade Beef Stroganoff (mine), and today was Em's Spaghetti Tacos and salad which she wanted.

Latest find

Original 60's Burwood Peacock.

Happy Holidays!

A Hunting We Will Go!

Our search for a Christmas tree was successful and we found this 7.5 foot Canaan Fir. Emily spotted it as we scoured the unending fields of evergreens at our local Christmas tree farm.

Trophy Shot

After mom and dad did the hard part, Emily grabs the glory.

Conquered!

The mighty hunters felled the tree amid a cloud of piney freshness!

All she wants for Xmas

Is her two front teeth! Another one down...