Mid-life Crisis

58 years would be the full-life.

Evidence A:  We got a car to replace the truck this past week.  It has 4 seats for hauling kids, and also has 290HP and a 6 speed transmissions for hauling me.

Evidence B: I haven't shaved since Thanksgiving.  Most of the reason is because Lettie doesn't have a beard of her own and she wants to experiment with mine.  I don't miss shaving each morning before work and that's a 2 minute time saver.  I might never shave again...unless I develop some creepy looking mustache region.

Evidence C:  I've started working on my pilot license.  I have 7 hours of flight time in a Cessna 152.  I haven't flown anywhere except to the North East Practice Area and back to the airfield, but I'm getting better.  One day the rudder will do what it's supposed to do and I'll be able to talk on the radio without repeating myself 3 times until I get it right.

Cowboy Santa

I finally finished PJ's stocking.  Just in the St. Nick of time (sorry, I couldn't resist).  It's a cowboy santa and the stocking is shaped like a cowboy boot.  Cute!

I delivered a few goody bags today to some special people.  I brought some to Jackson's teacher and to the other people who help out at his school.  I also brought some to my ob and to the doctor I used to work for.  Thought I'd share a couple of the recipes I used this year because all the goodies turned out great.  I made a few different things and wrapped them in christmas bags with little tags that described what was included.  This chick makes awesome tags and cards and lets you download them for free!

Almond-Poppyseed Bread

I came across this recipe while blog-hopping.  The bread is very moist and flavorful.  They have some awesome recipes on here.  I'm dying to try the sugar cookies and peppermint brownies.

Chocolate-ginger donuts

I got this recipe from a great cooking blog called my first kitchen.  I love a lot of her recipes. Check out her creamy vegetable soup.  It has become a go-to recipe for me when I can't decide what to cook.

White chocolate pretzels

These are the easiest treat ever and I love the combo. of salty and sweet.  Just melt some white chocolate, give the pretzels a little dip and sprinkle them with red and green sugar.  Let them set on wax paper before you put them in bags.