December 27, 2011

Only 363 more days ...

Glimpses of Christmas in Calgary (technically, Langdon!). 
Sad to be without Dayna and Rob, but happy to have Laurel with us.


December 19, 2011

How to Achieve "Certifiable" Status

A photolog by Karen and Linda.

Hand press 300
 individual mints (ala Great-Grandma Meyer)

Squeeze out 300 Coffee Meringues 
Roll 160 Peanut Butter Balls
Assemble and bake 160 Caramel Pecan Clusters.
We are NOT opposed to using child labour to achieve our goal!
Make and cut 160 Fudge Bites
Roll 160 Truffles.
Print 20 "Contents" cards and attach to box lids.
Take a break and colour with the kids to avoid apprehension by Child Welfare due to neglect.
Package Bottom Layer
Package Middle Layer
Package Top Layer
Quality Control Check
Decorate Box
Get Anthony to take a picture because ... WE ARE DONE!!
2 DAYS OF BAKING.
1240 INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF CANDY
1 DAY OF PACKAGING
20 BOXES OF GOODIES FOR OUR FRIENDS
CHRISTMAS 2011
(all accomplished with Linda being 8 months pregnant)