Battle Ready

Are you still recovering from all the Thanksgiving yummies and resting your wallet from all that shopping? Well, it's December!!! Yikes, how did that happen? We've been spending some major family time before it gets unruly with preschool ending for the fall session this week for Micro, finishing up Xmas shopping, doing some winter activities with friends, and packing for our next adventure. It just never stops. Never. Ever.

That's ok, it's to be expected. I just make sure to set time aside to appreciate all the little blessings in my life everyday. These chilly days have me busy in the kitchen whipping up treats that are seriously sugar-inducing. Mr. Fliz even brought down our bread machine...man oh man, I've never used one and this has been sitting unopened since before our wedding. I'm a little intimidated when it comes to making bread. However, nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked goodness in the morning. I have fond memories of my Aunt's house during the fall/winter of baked bread. Growing up, we were fortunate enough to have a sweet neighbor (Tita Edith) who always baked croissants, rolls, breads, etc... almost every week. She'd call my mom to send my sister and I over to pick up stuff she made for us. Her house smelled liked heaven. I could sleep there blissfully surrounded by the smells of cinnamon and butter. Omg, I'm like salivating just thinking about it. I'm hoping to recreate that in my home as well. Any must-try bread recipes, please send my way.

In the Philippines, Christmas is practically there. They start celebrating and decorating for the holiday season in September. You can hear Christmas music being played in the malls then. Our tree is up and looking pretty sweet. Our mantle is decorated, stockings are hung, and we only have to put up our Xmas lights outside the house. I love the holiday season and all the joy it brings. Though stressful at times, my family and I have plenty to be grateful for. I'll post pics soon of things we've been up to.