It's Beginning to Smell like Christmas

After finding a rather sad looking apple in my bunch last weekend my mom suggested a lovely way to use it. 

Select any apple that is overripe or just seen a better day and cut it into slices. Add water to cover the slices, add a little ground nutmeg, a cinnamon stick and a few cloves. Then just put it on low on your stovetop and savor the delicious "warm-apple pie" scent throughout your kitchen. So comforting and cozy. This batch should last you about a week, being sure to add water when necessary.

(Sorry, for the less than desirable phone photos. Does anyone else dread the lack of light this time of year?)

Shining with the Christmas Spirit

It is not my goal to entice the snow to fall with this picture, but I just adore my snow-smore man. He is a sweet reminder of the whimsical season that is Christmas. (For the record, snow for the 24th-25th would be most welcome!)

Do you wish for snow on Christmas too?

Colorado Weekend

 

This past weekend I had the adventure of jetting off to Colorado yet again. I find myself so excited to board the plane for the quick trip. Seeing those beautiful mountains always makes me sigh in appreciation. The classic Colorado blue sky didn't disappoint upon touch down either.

 

We were able to make it out to Winter Park on Saturday. We stopped for a much needed Starbucks break and the first flurries were floating down. So perfect with hot coffee in hand!

 

We made it after a slightly difficult drive. I love skiing, but the process to actually get to the lift line is usually pretty lengthy. After about 45 minutes, we were to the lift and bundled up heavily as the wind started to really pick up in intensity.

 

We managed a few runs, stopped for lunch at the top and did a few more runs before deciding that we liked our faces and should stop before they were windblown off.

 

It took about 5 hours before I warmed up again, but it was wonderful to get a little slope time in and some fresh mountain air. Thankful to be able to swish down a mountain!

 

The little town at the resort has been buildt adorably. I love the cobblestones, hanging lights and fire pits. I hope to go back and grab a cup of steaming hot chocolate and stroll the streets at night. 

Christmas at Union Station

My mom and I made it down to the old train station here in Omaha that is now a museum. As you can see a local family from the area donates a tree for the gigantic lobby. The picture does not do it justice, but it is stunning! I think it gets prettier each and every year. (Sorry about the random people in this photo- it was crowded!)

Technically it's still fall

I didn't want these pictures from our wonderful annual trip to Nebraska City to be forgotten in my iPhoto files, so here is one last hurrah to autumn.

Magic

It's official.

Is your tree up and twinkling?

Best Group Dance

Yep, this was on tonight. Besides the scene where Linus shares the Christmas story, this is my favorite. I like to whip out the side to side-head bob-shoulder lift-running man moves at the occasional wedding reception. Hope you get to enjoy your favorite Christmas show/movie this season!

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