Ticket to Chicago? Yes please!

The title to this post says it all.  I'm pretty sure this was one of the best Christmas' in a long time.  Not only did we celebrate our Savior's birth but we celebrated Ava's 1st Christmas and my Daddy's birthday.  

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is giving.  I love picking out a gift that fits perfectly with the recipient.  I love the thought process and creativity that is stirred when doing so.  This  year I went out on a branch and made a few gifts.  I of course forgot to take a picture at 12:30 on Christmas morning when I was still up finishing them but I'll show you the pic's I found on Pinterest for inspiration in another post.  I'm pretty sure I also purchased my niece's absolute favorite gift, a Baby Alive doll.  It giggles and she giggles back and she loves to hug on it!  

I also helped my sister in making the decision on riding boots and skinny's by purchasing her both.  I loved the boots so much that I spent a little of my own Christmas money and got the grey one's, lol!

Now I know your thinking, what does the title of your blog mean??? It mean's just that!  I got a ticket to Chicago from my sister to celebrate my 30th birthday in the windy city in March!  YAY ME!!!!  I'm so darn excited and can't wait for a girls weekend to celebrate another milestone in my life!  

I can't wait to shop on the Magnificent mile.  Eat Yummy Chicago pizza.  Shop on Magnificent Mile.  Check out this great city.  Did I mention shop on the Magnificent Mile?!?!?

I hope your Christmas was as good as mine, I hope you felt the true meaning throughout.

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. -  Calvin Coolidge


loves - Jordan

Show Us Your Life: Christmas Recipes

I thought I would link up to Kelly's Korner for "Show us your Life:  Christmas Recipes".  After all, it is that time of year when I think everyone is in search of quick, easy, and yummy recipes to take to the many holiday parties and dinners we have to attend, lol!  

These are just a few of my favorites...

Santa Clause Brownies

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I varied these by buying brownies at Sam's, slicing the tip and stem off a strawberry and putting whip cream in between!  Easy peezy but very delicious!

BLT Pasta Salad

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I love anything with a kick so I added a little bit of Ranch Dressing Mix.

Cookie Dough Brownies

This picture is with cheesecake but I've done it with brownies.  Super easy, make your favorite brownie mix and drop spoonfuls of chocolate chip cookie dough on top then bake. Delicious!

Skinny Girl Buffalo Chicken Dip

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I haven't had this one yet but think I'm going to try it tomorrow night!

What yummy recipes do you have to share?  

Loves, Jordan