Holiday Snacking

On Thursday, we are having a Holiday Snacking at work. I am looking through Pinterest for some good lookin' recipes to make for Thursday. 

So far I have found the following yummy treats!

Source: cookingwithk.net via Emily on Pinterest

White Trash 

(such a ridic name, but soooo good!)

Source: browneyedbaker.com via Melinda on Pinterest

Peppermint Bark

 

Source: audralynno.blogspot.com via Molly on Pinterest

Christmas Cake Balls

I don't want anything that's too time consuming. Because, let's be honest, who has extra time to spare the day before Holiday Parties in the classroom, and getting all the last minute gifts for co-workers and the students?!

Do you all have any fabulous and delicious holiday recipes?! I'd love to hear some!

Surprise Party for Daddio's 60th!

So blogging more frequently than several times a week is a little harder than I thought it would be!! I have been so busy traveling for birthdays and Christmas the past two weeks, but I am finally back to Lexington for at least the next 2 or 3 weeks. I love traveling and seeing family, but sometimes it's just nice to be home and have NOTHING to do but lay around!

First, here's how I spent the weekend, LAST WEEKEND! (a little delayed, but better late than never!)

Had a Christmas party with some friends!!!

 My Oreo Cake Balls--Easy to make and sooooo yummy!

 Damn flash--Erin and Wes with our orange creamsicle shots!!

Lauren, Kathleen and I after a few too many glasses of wine and shots, ha

Then I headed up to Columbus for my Dad's Surprise 60th Birthday Party!!! Soo fun, and I am so glad my sisters and I were able to successfully throw him a surprise party!

Cute little invite i put together for the party:

Shh...it's a surprise!

Jack told us
"No party...get me golf clubs instead!"
but when have we ever listened
to a thing that he's said.

So we decided to invite
those we hold dear
to help us celebrate
his 60th year!

While we waited for the birthday boy to arrive, I played with my cute little niece

 Love, love, love her!!!!! She makes me sooooo happy when I come home and she showers me with constant hugs and kisses!!!

 So I let her open her Christmas present early to pass time! She LOVES horses, so we got her a horse stable and some little horses to play with.

Then the birthday boy showed up!

 He was QUITE surprised..... He had NO IDEA I was even in Columbus!!!! When I gave him a hug I asked, "Dad, are you surprised?!" and he responded with, "Yes, and a little pissed!" HA! Oh well, it was worth it :)

 Taking a few shots with my sisters, aunt and our neighbors we've had since growing up!!!

 Dad's birthday cake! Love the old school pictures.

 Love seeing my dad smile :)

 My Aunt Peg and Daddio! I LOVEEEE this picture!

Dad and his girls!!! 

(My oldest sister, Wendy, middle sister, Karie, Dad, and me)

 Ben and I at the restaurant!

Dad's birthday gift-- a customized Maker's Mark bottle

It was a GREAT weekend at home and I am so happy the birthday party was a success.