North Pole Breakfast 2013!!!

I was not thrilled with with colors I had to use this year... I am a Red & Green kind of girl when it comes to Christmas stuff, but last year when everything clearanced this is what I could find... So I went with it.  Next year I am hoping we can go back to Red & Green!!!

 

Goodies for everyone... New elf ornaments, candy, and more candy!!!

Here were the kids place setting... Winter Wonderland

 

They are always happy to get a great breakfast and goodies at any age!

Breakfast was Christmas Tree Waffles

 

 

Bella was also there from Grandma's house bringing goodies too!!

Christmas Shirts for everyone!!! 

Fun and Food a plenty!

 

Okay so I prob over did it a little but I just love themed breakfast, lunch, or dinners...

Christmas is always fun to celebrate this time of year...

 

He hates photos, but he loves food and free gifts so he participates even as a teen.  What more can I ask for really??

 

Ended with Fun Elf photos!!!

 

 It was a great time for everyone...

Cant wait for next years North Pole Breakfast!!!

 

Halloween Decor for 2013

TIME TO DECORATE!!!

I am so excited for Fall... This weekend in Texas was beautiful so I got out the Halloween decor and started!!!  I am not finished yet, but off to a good start for 2013 Halloween!

New Deco Mesh Wreath is made!!! Table Decor in my dinning room is started.  I need to get out the pieces that go in my window and the rest of the table decor as well as my entry table.

Halloween means SPOOKY FUN TIMES!!

SPOOKY SPIRITS are COMING!!!!!

I Love Halloween. October 1st kicks off our haloiday season. I start decorating at the end of September and it last pretty much through the entire holiday season. Here is some of the things I did for my Halloween Party last year....

These are my decorating ideas... Many came from thing I saw on Pinterest...

And the Halloween Party Foods, Games and Decor!!!!

Spiderweb Cupcakes, Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Face Veggie Tray, Mummy Dip, and more!!!

Party Games for the Kids included Bowling, and Bean Bag Toss...

Snake Calzone, and Mummy Dip

6 Foot long Sandwich...

Party Drinks and Shots!!! (Candy Apple Shots)

Brain & Skull Punches are always a good idea!

Dessert Table

Cookies, Rice Crispy Treats, Cake Pops, and MORE (Always MORE)

Most of these ideas can be found on my Family Halloween Board on Pinterest:

http://www.pinterest.com/ibahowell/family-halloween-party/

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!!! North Pole Breakfast 2013

Yes I have already started planning my 2013 North Pole Breakfast... In fact I started planning it when all the Christmas stuff was being clearance last year... Today I got my order from Oriental Trading Co!!!

Last year when everything went 50%-75% off I started buying the items for my 2013 North Pole Breakfast...  Always good to get these items cheap!  This years theme is Blue & White.  This is what I found last year:

I really love traditional Christmas colors like Red and Green, but I will take anything when it is on sale and has all the accessories to match.  So I was very excited to find the little Snowmen Gumballs and Blue suckers to match my theme.  The gummy coal was cheap so I threw it in also.  So yes before even my Halloween stuff is up (Which I am planning to start that soon) I am already into December with my planning.  Our North Pole Breakfast usually kicks off the 25 Days of Christmas Activites we do leading up to Christmas Day.  I got great deals last year on a bunch of craft activities, and goodies to entertain us the month of December.  Guess you can say I stocked up for this year, and the next, and the next... Here are a few (just a few) of the goodies I got for the 25 Days of Christmas Activities

I am already working on my Grinchmas Dinner by getting a Grinch apron made.  I will also use it for our Annual Cookie Exchange.  Needless to say I am super excited for the 2013 Holiday Season which starts October 1 in our household!!!!