Mommy time :o)

With all this snow and nowhere to go it has been the perfect time to do some crafting.

I made these mitts in purple too but have to embellish them as they are looking a little plain.

Crocheted necklace. I was surprised how warm this was or rather how cold my neck felt when I took it off.

Yellow really isn't my colour but I picked up this yarn in a bargain bin. It is a silk, rayon and cotton mix. In real life it is a lot more mustardy looking rather than the acid yellow that is shown in the pics.

And it can also be worn as a headband.

And I finally finished Kiki's painting! It would have been finished much sooner if hubby hadn't given the kids my special black pen to use which they promptly broke.

A retro looking doily headband.

And finally a lovely warm cowl made with baby marino.

Now I have to find a project for my big ball of bamboo yarn...hmmmm

Snow!!!!!

After trying to snow for a few days we finally woke up to this!

Which meant that we had to put layers on and get out. The only problem is that it takes us almost an hour to get everyone dressed in all their layers and to find all the gloves, hats and scarves.

It was as if someone had put the black and white filter on.

Champ was of course the first one on the hill. The snow was very powdery.

Kiki having a big discussion with Daddy at the bottom of the hill.

Luckily enough Father Christmas had given each of the children (and hubby) a different style of sled for Christmas so they all had turns on each of them.

Boo always seems to get cold faster than the others but then again she insists on lying down the whole time.

ready, steady, go.....

Googs hasn't quite got his balance sorted yet and crashes all the way down. I am quite pleased though because the ride lasts a little longer as he takes forever to walk up the hill.

Kiki always has to ride with someone. She INSISTED on going on her own...we allowed her and she ended up with her face in the snow. She has finally accepted that, for now, she needs a partner :o)

But there are some perks of being the youngest.

Googs was so funny he would make the snowball at the bottom of the hill then struggle all the way up just to throw them at us.

Of course a snowman had to be built.

And after every session in the snow a cup of hot chocolate was waiting for them.

chocolate mustachesOvernight there had been more snow and the following day the sun had come out so....more sledding!

Lovely rosy cheeks after snow play.

It's all about the Food!

I really don't know why we make new year resolutions at this time of year, well alright then all resolutions except any about dieting. Winter surely is all about the food. Its about being cuddled up in the house with something baking in the oven and lots of hot chocolate. Don't get me wrong soups and roasted veg are wonderful when the temperature drops below zero but so much better followed by hot apple pie!

Chocolate Guinness Cake! This is one of the most delicious cakes we have ever eaten yummmm!

Blueberry Cheesecake.

Home-made pizzas! A friend gave us a wonderful recipe for pizza dough. Thanks Debbiex

Chocolate fondue! Healthy? well it does include a lot of fruit :o)

Can you really go without a gingerbread house at this time of year? The kids put so many smarties on that it didn't take long for the roof to sink in.

Magic chocolate pudding. With this one the sponge rises to the top and the chocolaty sauce lies underneath.