Proof I finished my baking this Christmas

This post is a little late, but, since I'm the type that likes to cross things off my list, here is proof that I actually got around to doing my Christmas baking this year. Thank you Epicurious for all of the easy to make recipes.

double butter pie crust

Apple Berry Pie (thanks for the filling Steff)

Gingerbread People (made with Nona for extra love)

Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Muffins

4 Layer Lemon Cake (Happy Birthday Aunt Teresa)

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

From our family (hm3) to yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

We feel so blessed to be celebrating with our baby girl in our new home this year. I hope everyone has a wonderful day also.

Thank you Jesus for blessing our world, our lives :)

Christmas week to do list

1. Finish wrapping gifts
2. Bake x3
3. Walk dog
4. Buy turkey
5. Clean house
6. Finish mailing cards
7. Play with baby
8. buy canned goods to donate
9. Rest so I don't get sick for Xmas
10. Do a real blog post (sorry fans, you're at the bottom)

Merry Christmas Week! Only 4 more sleeps!

Thinking about...Gingerbread Cookies

It's Sunday night and another year at the NOTL Christmas parade has come and gone. What a fun weekend. I was looking forward to for so long, but, now it's over and the Sunday blues are kicking in :(.  I was reading up on some of my favorite blogs and everyone is buzzing about holiday baking. Two weeks ago I stocked up on all of my baking supplies but my kitchen has yet to produce anything sweet. If it continues to rain tomorrow I am going to stay in doors and get started with some Gingerbread Cookies in attempt to reignite my holiday cheer.

ps. I will post some pictures of the NOTL parade weekend later this week.

Christmas Babies

Don't you just want to cuddle them forever?

Unfortunately their cuteness also makes me want to go on a shopping craze for my little baby doll. Baby Gap has the cutest Christmas stuff right now... maybe I should let Madelyn indulge with a little pocket money?

Christmas Babies by hbjorn on Polyvore.com

Gap Taffeta smock dress, $35

Gap Tutu crawler, $30

Gap Polka Dot Tulle Skirt, $25

Gap Sparkly ruffle cardigan, $25

Gap Picot-Edged Ribbed Onesie, $15

Gap Babys White Solid Tights, $13

Gap Shearling Mittens, $11
Gap Striped cable knit beret, $15
Flapper dress | Gap
Polka dot bear bottom tights | Gap

Cable knit jumper dress | Gap

Kitchen Christmas Wish List

I discovered some things were missing from my kitchen over Thanksgiving...hint hint :)

Kitchen Wish List by hbjorn on Polyvore.com

Great White Cake Stand | Pottery Barn, $45
Glass Domes | Pottery Barn, $19
Danesco Pastry Mat - 18 × 24: Amazon.ca: Home & Garden, $10
Gravy Separator | Williams-Sonoma, $24
Taylor Elite Digital Instant Read Thermometer | Williams-Sonoma, $20
Chef’n Salad Dressing Emulsifier | Williams-Sonoma, $9.95
2009 Francis Ford Coppola Winery Chardonnay Gold Label Diamond...
Walmart.com: Oversized Hanging Decor Christmas Tree: Christmas Decor

Giving Thanks US Style

Oh, how I love the holidays!!! 

After living in CT for 3 years we have decided to keep up with the southern tradition of Thanksgiving in November. For one, that's when Mr. B gets his Thanksgiving vacay days, but more importantly, it's a great excuse to get the tree up as early as possible.

This is our first Christmas in our new house. I swear I had goose bumps of excitement the entire time we trimmed the tree. It's 10x bigger than our old fake one, and 10x more joyful. However, I'm not sure who is more confused by the new focal point: Mason or Madelyn. Hopefully neither of them knock it down or pee on it!

But back to US Thanksgiving. We had a WONDERFUL 5 day weekend together as a family and finished it off with a 20lb Turkey dinner on Saturday. I have to thank the Kouba's for brining "Things the game" to our Pot Luck. What a FUN game...highly recommended as a fab Christmas present for anyone (see fb for pictures). And Thanks to everyone for bringing such delicious food. We were all stuffed like Turkeys by the end of the night :)

Emily, Preston, Hils & Maddy

Madelyn also thoroughly enjoyed herself as 3 suitors came to profess their love: Tristan, Preston and Hunter (they all have such cutie pie names). She's quite the little flirt so I'm sure she'll keep them on their toes for a few years to come :)

Happy Holiday season to all!

xox 

Madelyn & Hunter

$100 Stocking for Him

Just some ideas before I hit up the mall...

$100 Stocking for Him by hbjorn on Polyvore.com

Thin striped boxer briefs | Gap, $10
For Men Maca Root Shave Cream 200 ml - Men's Skin Care, $16
Leather modern belt | Banana Republic, $45
Walmart.com: Endust Electronics Duster with Bitterant, 10 oz: Audio, $11
Walmart.com: iLuv Flat-Wire Earphone, Green: Audio, $9.96
Burt's Bees
Walmart.com: Oversized Hanging Decor Christmas Tree: Christmas Decor

Late for Christmas?

Wait...isn't it November 24th? Aren't we exactly 1 month away from Christmas Eve? And we haven't even had US Thanksgiving yet? ...Then how the heck am I late for Christmas?

1. Went to the mall Tuesday to inquire about photos with Santa. Too Late. Had to sign up by first week in October. Crazy!

2. Went to Pottery Barn to ask about getting stockings engraved. Too Late. Needed to get them in 4 weeks ago. WEIRD? I went first week of October and it was too early, now they're telling me I'm too late. UGH!

3. Went to HomeSense to buy Stocking holders and was told they're all sold out, I should have come at the beginning of the season. Wait? Didn't the Canadian season just start after Halloween was over? Insanity.

At least I'm hoping I'm not too late to send my wish list to Santa. Hopefully he'll have time to read my blog during his Thanksgiving holidays. (I think he's on a US schedule?)

Christmas Wish List by hbjorn featuring ugg shoes

UGG Australia 'Scuffette' Slipper, $70
Cuisinart Grind Central Coffee Grinder | Williams-Sonoma, $30
yoga equipment, yoga blocks, yoga accessories, water bottles |..., $15
Aerolatte Handheld Milk Frother | Williams-Sonoma, $20
puffer stevie baby bag at kate spade, $197
Le Creuset Teakettle | Williams-Sonoma, $70
Monogrammable Glass Globe Ornament | Pottery Barn, $5
The Book Of Negroes: Amazon.ca: Lawrence Hill: Books, $16
"Spiro" Lambswool Sweater | Aritzia
Classic Flannel | Aritzia