Actual gingerbread cookies made and decorated by me and the girl.
Imagine me sounding like Judy Garland in "Meet Me in St. Louis." I have to imagine it too, as my voice is still a little hoarse from a bad cold. It seems to happen every year in the midst of the busyness and the cookiepalooza that is my family's Christmas. But the tree and house are decorated, the gifts are (mostly) wrapped, the Christmas cards are (finally) in the mail.
I can now concentrate on simply having Christmas. I hope that all of you take some time to just be in the moment and experience a bit of peace and joy... and maybe a cookie or two.
Warmest wishes from all of us at Squirrelhaven!