My Dad!

I love having house guests!

I especially love when my Dad gets to come visit!

I just saw him in Michigan back in October, but we were fortunate enough to get him to come up just before Christmas to spend a few days with us.

It was nice because he finally got to see the table he helped Bud start, finished.

My Dad wanted to make chocolate covered Peanut Butter Balls, which if any of you know I've made a version including crushed pretzels before.

I excluded the pretzel part and we got started.

 Unfortunately, the peanut butter dough was melting in Dad's hands when he attempted to roll it into balls.

We had to stop and put our dough back in the freezer so that it was easier to work with.

 Then came the fun of dipping each frozen peanut butter ball into the chocolate.

We had to work fast, because the peanut butter balls were thawing and the toothpicks didn't want to stay intact!

 We finished them though, chilled them again, and enjoyed the RICH peanut butter, chocolate flavor.

Bitsy enjoyed having her Grandpa here.

Especially, when she got a shot at playing with his sunglasses!

 "Sunglasses are cool, Mom"!

 Dad's visit was short, but filled with fun.

We wrapped a few presents together.

We got away to see "Rise of the Guardians" one night.

My new favorite Christmas movie!

Dad helped me run errands and pick out a couple gifts for Bud this year.

I forgot to mention he brought his 100lb chocolate lab named "What" with him.

What got a long with Cappy & Pup and more importantly Bitsy.

She loves dogs!

I am definitely a Daddy's girl and I relish each and ever time we get to spend together.

Bitsy seemed to enjoy it too ;) 

I hope you had a Blessed Weekend!