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Can you believe it, we are in the last month of 2011 already??? Where did the time go? Last year at this time we were moving into our new house, so this year will be our 2nd chritmas in this house and everyone is excited . This will be Nicholas' first christmas to enjoy, and Zackary will actually be old enough to open his gifts and have fn with the other kids. Last year was the first time since I moved to GA that we had snow and WA state, were I am originally from did not. Not sure that we will get snow this year, but no on thought we would last year either.

I hope that everyone has a Wonderful Holiday, and a Happy New Year! Be safe and enjoy the time with your loved ones May everyone be surrounded by love, happiness and gifts galore!


Please help me a few new hosts, this month we have a few extras
Jesse {mrsweird59}
Due in May 2012
&
Meaghan {BellaBear'sMommy09}
Due in July 2012


This month we are Honoring
Click on graphic for profile



My name is Lacey and i'm 25 years old. My husband Derek and I have been married for 4 years.
We've been trying for a few years for our first child and got a surprise BFP in May.
Chase Lee is due on 1/1/12.




We are all sad to see our new moms leave but so HAPPY that their babies are here and healthy. Due In November 2011 will move to their new home at SK Parenting forums & become Born in November 2011. Here's a link to their new home Born in November 2011
Congratulations to all the new November Mommas! And to the World November Babies!!


And with our new babies being born, we are pleased to announce new upcoming arrivals on our due-in boards all the time. Over the next few weeks there will be lots of new members to our Due in June 2012
Due in July 2012 and our Due in August 2012 boards.
all Mamas-to-be. We wish you a happy and healthy nine months here. If you would like to host on your due-in board, there will be applications taken when your board gets busier and more members join.



1 ~ Eat a Red Apple Day - Rosa Parks Day - World AIDS Day
2 ~ National Fritters Day
3 ~ International Day of Persons with Disabilities - National Roof-Over- Your-Head Day - First successful heart transplant {1967}
4 ~ National Cookie Day - Wear Brown Shoes Day
6 ~ Mitten Tree Day - St. Nicholas Day
7 ~ National Cotton Candy Day - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day {1941}
8 ~ National Brownie Day
9 ~ First Christmas Seals Issued {1907}
10 ~ Human Rights Day
11 ~ National Noodle Ring Day - UNICEF Anniversary {1946} - Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock {1620}
12 ~ Poinsettia Day
13 ~ National Cocoa Day - Susan B. Anthony dollar coined {1970}
14 ~ First Miniature Golf Course Opened {1929} - South Pole Discovered {1911}
15 ~ Bill of Rights Day - Underdog Day
16 ~ Boston Tea Party Anniversary {1773} - Las Posadas - National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
17 ~ Wright Brother's First Flight {1903} - National Maple Syrup Day
18 ~ Wear a Plunger On Your Head Day
19 ~ Oatmeal Muffin Day
20 ~ Hanukkah Begins at Sundown - Games Day
21 ~ First Crossword Puzzle in a Newspaper {1913} - Humbug Day - Look at the Bright Side Day - National Flashlight Day
22 ~ First Day of Winter - First Christmas Lights sold {1882} - Mercury Thermometer Invented {1714}
23 ~ Roots Day
24 ~ Christmas Eve - National Egg Nog Day
25 ~ Christmas Day - National Pumpkin Pie Day
26 ~ Boxing Day - Kwanzaa Begins - National Whiners Day
27 ~ Visit the Zoo Day - World Bank created {1945}
28 ~ Card Playing Day - Chewing Gum Patented {1869} - National Chocolate Day - Iowa became the 29th state {1846}
29 ~ Texas became the 28th state {1845}
31 ~ New Year's Eve

National Events
Hi Neighbor Month
Kwanzaa
National Stress Free Family Holiday Month
Read A New Book Month
Safe Toy and Gift Month
Universal Human Rights Month
Write to a Friend Month


~ Paula Dean's Old-Fashioned Glazed Ham ~

Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

~ INGREDIENTS ~
1 spiral-sliced half ham
1 20-ounce can pineapple slices, juice reserved
15 to 20 whole cloves (optional)
1 small jar maraschino cherries
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

~ PREPARATION ~
1} Preheat the oven as directed on the ham package and follow the instructions for baking the ham.

2} Remove the ham from the oven about 30 minutes before the end of the warming time.

3} Decoratively arrange the pineapple slices on top of the ham, securing them with whole cloves, if using, or toothpicks.

4} Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and secure with a clove or toothpick.

5} In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and just enough of the reserved pineapple juice to make a thick glaze.

6} Spoon the glaze over the ham and bake for the remaining 30 minutes.

7} Remove the ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board and carve.


~ Candy Filled Stockings ~
Starting something new this month I'm going to start doing a Craft of the Month, hope you enjoy!

~ Materials Needed ~
Stocking and dreidel template
Pencil
Crepe paper
Sheer fabric, such as organza
Straight pins
Sewing machine threaded with complementary thread
Decorative scissors, such as scallop or pinking shears
M&Ms (or other small candy)
Stapler
Ribbon
Festive stickers

~ Stocking How-To ~
1} Print template and trace stocking or dreidel onto a piece of crepe paper.

2} Place a sheet of sheer fabric on top of the crepe paper, and secure with a few straight pins.

3} Sew a straight stitch with a sewing machine along the template lines you have drawn to attach both pieces. Leave the top of the dreidel or stocking open.

4} Being careful not to cut into the sewn line, cut around the shape with decorative scissors.

5} Fill with M&Ms (or candy).

6} Fold over top piece of dreidel or stocking to create a cuff. Use a small staple to close the dreidel or stocking and attach a ribbon loop for hanging. Embellish the top with a sticker to cover the staple.


If you have any questions or would like to add something to our newsletter,
please PM or email Lynne - Comm. Director of Everything Pregnancy lynnemskacd@gmail.com

I would also like to give a Special Thanks to Marg * Margarita for her help with this month's graphics!!
Check her out on the Graphics Board!