{Favorite} Posts of 2010

It's the last day of 2010 forever and ever...!

I started the year off pretty strong and good then got more busy and tired as the year ended. I defintely need to start exercising again for that energy I've been missing. I need to make time for myself again.

Here are some of my favorite posts and some of your favorite posts...!

Thank you so much friends for another wonderful year together.

I hope we have many more chats and inspiring moments together for years to come.

In no particular order...

This Spuds For You

 Canvas Photo Frames

 Valentines: Take 2

 Lincoln Bracelet

 Re-Purposing Formula Containers

 Noah's Lego Party

 Magazine Holder Re-Do

 Muffin Tin Monday: Rainbows

 Home Tour: Laundry Room

 Animal Book

 Sandwich Challenge

 Inexpensive Birthday Gift

 The Busy Box

 Teacher Gift

 Autograph Books

 Thankful Board

 Chore Chart

Tutu Tute

 A Month Of Meals

Magic Beans

2010 was a fun year.

There are so many posts that I loved. I hope you keep scrolling and reading and searching my posts.

Happy New Years Eve...!

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Do your kiddos have a hard time staying awake until 12 midnight? Or maybe you do if you're not a night owl!

Last year, to get the kids to try to stay up...every hour we gave them something fun to do. I stocked up on Glo Sticks and Coloring Books and Puzzles, etc...at the Dollar Store.

This year I thought I would do almost the same thing but add a twist.

I wrote some things down on slips of paper. {I might revise some after a trip to the Dollar Store tomorrow to see what I find} I cut them out.

 Next, I folded the strips and put them inside a balloon. One strip per each balloon. I blew them up..!

 I was thinking each hour, the kids pop a balloon and do what it says to do inside.

That way it's sort of a surprise to them as well as fun.

Last year with all the fun things to do...the kids all lasted.

It was really fun, especially since they are all getting a little older.



Muffin Tin Monday.

 We didn't get around to do Muffin Tin Monday this week. Frankly, I am stuffed. I just feel stuffed. I can hardly eat. Looking at all my leftovers in my fridge makes me feel full...!

Pretty bad huh?!

However, my Sister-In-Law sent me these pictures of my nephew and niece.

They tried a Muffin Tin for the first time...!

I thought that I would share them because they look Adorable and because Muffin Tins Rock..!

These were their Snacks.

Too cute huh?! 

Christmas Wrap Up.

Christmas Time....!

We always get together on Christmas Eve with family and have a big dinner then Christmas Day...do nothing. Spend all day in our pajama's playing with our toys...!

This year on Christmas Eve we went to Noe's Brothers house.

 The girls of the family.

 Noe's sister, Tia Vicky with my girls.

 Noah opened a gift.

 This is Noe's family minus 2 brothers that came later on that evening.

 At home, waiting until 12 midnight to open presents.

 Noe reading the Bible about Jesus' Birth.

My Baby! She won't take any help from anyone opening gifts. 

 Seeing if her outfit fits...!

 My little Minnie Mouse. She is thoroughly obssessed with Minnie. I can't shake the Minnie Birthday Party theme out of her mind no matter what cute themes I have planned! Unless, a miracle happens, you will see Minnie Party Planning soon.

 Santa came last night...!

 Brunch on Christmas Day.

It was a good Christmas.

I didn't have my usual Cookie Party which many people called me about. Too funny. I didn't think anyone would notice. However, when people heard that I didn't bake all those cookies this year...I got cookie tray after cookie tray. Amazing friends and family right?!

A Blessed Christmas, even in tough times economic times...still Blessed.

Making Tamales...!

In the Hispanic Culture, Tamales are a staple in holiday foods. The women make a ton of them and give them out to friends and family. The process takes hours and hours...!

I've personally never made any. My mother-in-law told me she would teach me. So she did...!

The family got together one day and made Tamales all day long..!

 Patience helping make some.

 Maelyn keeps talking about how she loved making tamales.

 Messy, fun, back hurting, laughs, stories, good food.

 My Mother-In-Law trying to show me how to do it correctly.

 The women on my husband's side of the family.

This tray is just getting started...!

It was a great time. I truly enjoyed it.

I realize I have readers from many countries on my site. Google Tamales or YouTube how to make them if you have no clue what I am talking about. They are so delicious. All the work is worth it...!