Shindig Saturday Weekly Linky Party #35

I really hope that after the LONG delay and absence between Linky Parties that some of you have stuck around and come back to visit.  I know that I've been AWOL lately...life has just been crazy.

It's been ALOT harder than I thought it would be.  And the hardest part of it has been the waiting.

 Waiting for the right house to find us.  Waiting for people to follow through.  Waiting for people to move out.  Waiting to move in.  It's been a long waiting game over the past 2 months.

But I know after all the trials of the past 3 years that EVERYTHING is going to be okay.  Everything will work out exactly as it's supposed to.  That's what I learned through the flood and all the aftermath trials.  It's going to be okay.

Now apparently, I need to learn that everything will be okay in the right time...not necessarily my time.

So this week's free printable celebrates Faith in His timing.

Now let's see what you've been doing in your craft and party time!

Show us your newest party or fun creations by sharing your favorite party themed craft, table scape, photo, favor, or whatever! I'm pretty flexible since just about everything can be used at a party...that's the great thing about us moms! We can see the potential in ANYTHING!

Linky Party Guidelines:

* Link up to your OWN project post, not just your blog, but your actual post. (We want to see it!)

*Grab a Shindig Saturday button for your post or blog page. (Hey, it benefits us all!)

*Stay and enjoy the party by visiting and commenting on other's projects. (It's fun to mix and mingle!)

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Christmas Cupcakes

I absolutely LOVE to bake.  It's very soothing to me.  It makes me feel creative (even if it's the five hundredth time I've made the same dish.)  And I love to eat the finished product...probably more than I should sometimes. 

(Can't you tell from the goofy grin on my face?)

I was lucky enough to snag my sister in law's kitchen this thanksgiving and my niece and I made some yummy cake balls, so I'm not feeling totally deprived, but unfortunately, you can't bake much in a hotel. As much as the staff loves us here, I'm not sure how they'd feel about me taking over the kitchen for the day. 

So instead, I have to plan my holiday party and gift treats now so I can get busy as soon as we move in.  These are just a few of the cupcake ideas I've pinned for our Christmas party...

I love the simple elegance of these cupcakes from Sweet Scarlet's flickr stream.

These Rudolph Reindeer cupcakes from Welcome Sunshine Home would make a fun and easy addition for the kids.

Lula Loves has the right idea on the ratio of cupcake to frosting with these cute Christmas Tree cupcakes.

I personally can't wait to try all three of these.  I think after the lack of baking the last few months, everyone on my Christmas list will be getting some sweet treats this year!