Break out the Hamantaschen

Getting ready for Purim and using up all the jams acquired this winter. Simon's Favorite cookie



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Cookies holidays and house hunting

Cookies from this year's swap the theme was luck I did Ephemeral lucky lady bugs! Made from a light melt in your mouth shortbread recipe an entire bottle of red food coloring and the black is dark chocolate ( hence the award). All assembled before cooking came out very well nothing amazing but a good, delicate tea cookie.

Simon went for the weirdest cookie ( his usual goal) also tried for blatant rule breaker. Senbei a type of Japanese rice crackers. with a lemon infused honey. 

Christmas Took us to 5 states this time Starting in NH Bouncing back and forth to Mass for my mail family gathering for christmas eve. Then to CT for my paternal side Simon noticed we were close to his family gathering so, after dinner gifts and dessert we drove across the boarder to NY for more dinner gifts and dessert ^_^ This was a very unplanned thing surprising everyone. We got home at 3am with enough sleep before driving to RI for my mother's side and my grandfather's 90th birthday. 

New Years   Was easier had friends over to our place with some gaming our traditional fried food fest with the Milwaukee County Zoo rockhopper penguins live cam going in the background. 

House Hunt  We are also looking into buying a house in Pepprell Ma waiting on the seller's banks to agree on our offer it's a short-sale. Fingers crossed.    

REALE ART: Weddings Galore

REALE ART: Weddings Galore: I have been quiet on personal work for a while. This year My family had 5 weddings and I had to wait till they were all over to make this...

4th of july

Had a lovely 4th of July with a traditional visit to Newton for the fireworks. Simon grilled on the front yard and we also brought pulled pork. Waiting for nightfall played Epic spell wars of the battle wizards: duel at Mt. Skullzfyre with Mike. Then because our regular spot was under construction we sat closer to the fireworks so I decided to experiment. Simon counted the amount of times a car alarm went off eating candied apples. 

The photos are trckeling in

We just got the Photo Booth photos and we have a crazy bunch if anyone is interested in photos just let us know. Big thank you for Get Down Tonight Entertainment for maning the booth. 

The day

Well we got married 

It was a whirlwind of a day so much to list it will be too much for my style of short posts. Everyone tells us they had a great time some photos and video are slowly coming in. Thank you to everyone cards are being written. More to come soon.

Nearly there

We are finishing up on all the little things, some big things, and learning new things. We have been contacting all the wayward replies for a final count. Just remember everyone If you feel guilty and cant make I for one reason or another that is fine. This is a busy year for all families we have 5+ weddings between all the families that we know and that is daunting. Luckily Simon has connections We have access to robots that you can call into, see everything, dance with us, and not travel from home. A good internet connection is recommended for use but that is all you really need (wearing a shirt is a good idea pants optional ^_^) Contact RealeStrauss@gmail.com for more info!