Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Crazy Chipmunks vs Cuddly Kids


It was a clear day with a gentle breeze kissing her cheek. She spotted her prey -- two bigger-than-life chipmunks. She waited patiently in a line of people, trying to blend with her surroundings. Then, spotting her moment, she pounced on them. At first, she was very tentative in her movements, assessing her competition to see if they would nibble off her arm with those huge white teeth that looked like chainsaws. Then, reaching out to feel the soft fur, she was lured into a false sense of security.



The more sinister of the two rodents reached out and grabbed the little girl, placed her in its lap, and put the Chip Zone of Tranquility around her. After several moments, she was able to whip around, administer the behind-the-ear hypnosis scratch, and charm the wild beast into submission.


As a final show of dominance, both rodents were placed in bear hug constrictions and told never to speak of this encounter again.

Or, something like that.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Mamas Don't Let Your Daughters be Cowgirls

You try to raise your kids right, teach them well, provide food and a roof over their head, guide them in the right direction . . . . Yet, they still can end up a cowgirl and sleeping in a box!

Excited to sleep in a box tonight!

Sporting her new pink cowgirl boots, hat, and BROWN shirt
(had to be brown since that is what cowboys wear -- a particular point)


Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Icing Time

Tonight was about icing the those cookies who had not fallen victim to the munchies over the last couple of days. We had five fun colors to drizzle all over the cookies, and we ended up with some great pieces of art! Enjoy!!!











Gingerbread House

Courtney got into the Christmas Spirit last night at a social making Gingerbread houses! Surprisingly, she made it home without eating any of it.


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Cooking (and consuming) Christmas Cookies

So far, sugar cookies and chocolate-covered pretzels have been created. Unfortunately, half of the sweets made are gone already! Oh well, we can just make more.

Guess how many times I can ask "can I eat this piece?"


Just add flour
Courtney teaching the girls the best part of cooking -- licking the beaters!

Daughter Date Day Delights

Mark and Olivia enjoyed "The Princess and the Frog" at the movie theater in Celebration City last week. The movie was fun, especially combined with a cinnamon pretzel, large popcorn, and a large coke!!! After the movie, they snagged a couple "wicked apples" from The Candy Cauldron and enjoyed them at home.


This is nuts!

Friday, December 04, 2009

It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas

This will be the first Christmas in two years with all of the Taylor clan together. Friday was spent putting the final touches on the tree and decorations around the house. Combine the low illumination of lights with the "cold" temperature today (57 degrees) and you get a recipe for that holiday spirit.

The Final Touch



Admiring her Handiwork




Little Decorator


The Mighty Mile-er


2009 Dec 009, originally uploaded by counsel14.

Olivia showed everyone up two nights ago when she ran non-stop for one mile (around the block). She was a bit flushed afterwards, and she said her legs were sore the next morning. But, she ran another non-stop mile again tonight! Way to go!!!