Pressing Memories

I love having free time!  During Christmas, I found a cookie press used to make "spritz" cookies (never knew they were called that) in the clearance aisle at Wal-Mart.  I've always wanted one--and at such a great price, I couldn't pass it up.

My remember my mother always making spritz cookies, especially at Christmas.  I "found" this picture of a vintage cookie press--and I believe that is the same one my mother had!  It's amazing how certain memories years and years later never leave your head.  There was always little green Christmas "tree" cookies.  I loved them. 

So tonight, with my little helper at my side, we made Valentine's cookies!

I used one of my favorite antique bowls from my grandmother.  It's perfect for baking.  We made several different styles, but my favorite were the pink heart cookies :)

Before baking . . .

And after. . .  Now, I will have to distribute them to several places, because I cannot keep 8 dozen cookies in my house :)

Now--go do something you enjoy :)

Photo Update

Happy Thanksgiving

Merrryyyyy Christmas!

Happy New year!

Ok--now that all of that is covered, I am glad to give PHOTO UPDATE to recap a few highlights over the last few months......including.....my GRADUATION!! Woo hooo!

Lydia cheering on LSU! Although we don't really watch any football, Uncle Gee has taught Lydia to love "futball" For a while, she would wake up in the morning and request "futball" Thanks Uncle Gee! (I was actually suprised that on ESPN--you could find some type of football playing --reviews, etc. --almost any time of the day ;)

I ordered this adorable hat from an etsy seller http://www.etsy.com/shop/VioletandSassafras  It is awesome, and Lydia loves her "hoo hoo" hat.  It matches everything from Carter's and Gymboree, so we have been wearing it a lot (except for those Louisiana January days where it's 75 degrees!)

GRADUATION!!  I graduated from the University of South Alabama with my MSN.  I also took and passed boards--so I am now officially a licensed nurse practitioner.  It's such a relief--and kind of scary ;)

My mother took the trip to Mobile with us to celebrate the end of a long 2 1/2 years!!  Thanks Brett--it was definitely a team effort!!!

To celebrate--we went to Mexico on a cruise--child free :) Lydia was with awesome friends!! I don't even think she missed us since she had so much attention!  It was a great getaway--although I'm not sure I want to "cruise" again!

Our attempt at a family Christmas photo!  I never sent out cards--hopefully next year!

So that's the recap of the last few months.  Lydia is turning 2 next month!!  I can't believe how fast she has grown!!