Christmas yummies and more!

Our tree is beautiful - it is not fussy or organized, it is a tree of memories.  There are ornaments my daughter made in grade school and a paper chain that she made when she was 2 1/2 with me,  every year I carefully put it away to ensure it survives.  It is getting a little faded, but it still is beautiful!  I am a sentimental Christmas elf. 

Our tree is trimmed, presents are wrapped and the house is decorated.  It looks like a Christmas bomb went off in my living room and exploded ornaments, tinsel and other Christmas goodies everywhere.  I must admit Christmas has always been my favorite time of year since I was little.  I guess I am an elf at heart.  I love the carols and everyone just seems a little nicer despite the busyness of the season.  Now that my daughter is older and loves to cook I have passed over the baking and chocolate making responsibilities to her, she is my kitchen diva.  Today she decided to hand dip pretzels and dust them with crushed candy cane.  Gingerbread cookies are next on her list and then her famous chocolate peppermint cake.  She has her trusty sidekick Skye here and the two of them are baking fiends.  Best part is I get to sample and eventually scarf all the delectable treats.  I am sitting here at the computer sipping on a candy cane martini and feeling more festive by the minute.  Here is a wee peek of Christmas at my house. My family and I - Motorcycle Man and Motorcycle Diva Jr, wish you all the MERRIEST of CHRISTMASES and a very happy and healthy 2012!!!

Every little Village needs a scooter and motorcycle. 

In MY world Santa DOES bring motorcycles to a good little  Princess Scooterpie.

In my village piggies do have wings and can fly!

Elvis is alive and well, he lives in my village and every once in awhile you can hear "Blue Christmas"
coming from his little house - see his pink caddy....

Notice the license plate.....

I have my own baking elf!!

The Elf has an accomplice.....

She is the best candy cane crusher and sprinklerer......

OMG I can just feel the calories looking at these.....

The perfect Santa treat; hand dipped chocolate pretzels and a candy cane martini

                     (Of Course You knew I was going to sneak a motorcycle in here somewhere)

Happy December 1st!

Victoria's Inner Harbor about 8:30am, heavy with floatplane traffic

Happy December 1st ! Today was beautiful and a cold crisp 6 C (42 F).  I heard rumor of snow in our forecast, but I am keeping my frozen fingers and toes crossed.  Again I am neglecting my chores on a day off and listening to Lucy calling me from the garage because she wants to play.  So I geared up and off we went.  I thought I had sufficient layers on, but apparently not.  I think I need to juice up my gloves and maybe a heated vest. We went for a nice ride out to the Peninsula and back up through farmland.  I have to say I am loving the fact it is December 1st and I am out on my bike.

Here are a few pictures of my ride and some festive pics with it being December.

A little more moto rambling.  Yesterday I was out to the local Suzuki/Triumph/Ducati dealer and found the perfect pair of boots which are "Guaranteed waterproof" the gentleman that helped me was awesome.  The boots fit like a glove and are well made.  I am now asking Santa/Motorcycle Man for these.  I can't believe how my focus has changed from baubles and bling to everything motorcycle in a mere 11 months.  Every since  I started my motorcycle journey I have always loved the look of the old Triumphs and have wistfully wanted one.  Yesterday while at the dealer, the salesman happily indulged me by pulling out a Bonneville for me to sit on and ogle.  It was perfect!  It is the perfect height and size and I don't struggle flnging my leg over when I get on it or when I get off.  I love the retro styling of it and could see myself riding it. Sigh the sad part is now I will have to save up for it and it may take awhile, but until that time I have my beautiful Lucy, so I am content.

So Santa Baby if you are snooping around my blog all I have to sing is "Santa Baby I've been an awfully good girl....Santa Baby please put a pair of Triumph boots under my tree for me... I don't want baubles or bling...So hurry down the chimney tonight!"  

 It is full-on Christmas now, time to set up the tree and dip into some Rum & Egg Nog or a decadent Candycane Martini......

Inner Harbor at night festively decorated - No Bah Humbug here....

BC Legislature Building 

You had to know I was going to put one of Lucy in here!

Inside the Legislature there is usually a magnificent tree, I am going to have to go and capture some pictures of it, it is truly a beautiful thing to behold.