13 Months

Our sweet Abby turned 13 months yesterday! Happy 13 month Birthday, I can't believe another month has sailed by. Here is a pic from yesterday, with her rosy cheeks and runny nose from teething. Can't wait for this to pass!

A Growing Thanksgiving Table (and I don't mean our bellies)

So this year our family is one bigger with my adorable nephew Jack joining in on the fun. Abby was of course just a month old last year at this time, so in some ways it was a first for her also! I loved looking around the table with my parents at the heads, highchairs on the corners, and our entertainment in the middle. I also loved finally enjoying my latest baking obsession, springerle cookies. I have long wondered how hard it would be to make the beautiful cookies Martha made look so easy in her holiday magazines. Difficulty was low, timing however, proved a little more challenging. Half the ingredients need to sit out for several hours before the dough can be made. Once the cookies have been pressed, they have to dry for 24 hours before being baked. Then,the longest part of the process, waiting for the cookies to sit in tins for 3-4 weeks to get their maximum flavor and texture. I hope everyone thought they were worth the wait! I can't wait to try my Christmas molds!



The Acorn and The Pomegranate

Our First Blog

This is a very big challenge for me; figuring out exactly what I am doing and making the time to keep up with this blog. As you can see from the title, the Bizzell's are in a day by day survival mode. So wish me luck! My first task, figuring out how to customize my page. I know, I know, black is a designers favorite color, but this girl needs a little more color and pattern!