...and all through the Nido house,
all the lovies sprinkling cheer, even the garage mouse.
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care,
waiting for St. Nick (and Mark!) to be there!
3 sisters nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of creme brulee dance in their heads.
Mom in her apron and Dad is his ASU cap,
Are tired of cooking and need a winter's nap.
When down in the dining room there arose such a clatter,
A four legged furball Ozzie was causing this matter.
Under the table he hid and he chewed,
On a dining room chair...he's cute but quite rude!
Desserts to be made and eggnog lattes to sip,
mistletoe hung for a kiss on the lips.
Its time to be merry, a delightful time for all,
Our Christmas even pajama party will be quite the ball.
A twinkling tree with an angel high above,
Wishing you all peace, joy and love!
My amazingly talented roommate has done it again and this time she has re-created the North Pole right before my very eyes. I have seen so many fondant creatures and items come to life in our little home but never in history of this cupcake creating have I seen anything so intricate and magical. Ashley entered these little culinary miracles in the Ultimate Cupcake Contest at the Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge last weekend. The miniature snowmen are so detailed and look at the precious penguins with snowballs in hand. Christmas trees with lights add sparkle and the giant cupcake is used as the center of the "cupcakescape". This Winter Wonderland would surely not be complete without the tiny elves! Look carefully and you will see one making a snow angel, one fallen in the snow on his skis and a little gem on his knees sliding down the snow in a saucer. Each sweet elf, much like a decadent risotto is made, was truly loved into existence! The pointed ears just leave me tickled!!
