end of the year December 31, 2006

literally.  in a couple of hours, we’ll pack up 2006 and put it away in our memory boxes, only to be thought of when we walk down memory lane in 2007 + all the years after.

its bittersweet tonight.  sad that this great year is coming to an end, but excited about what the new year will bring.  all the new opportunities to learn, to do, to just be. 

tomorrow the tree comes down.  laid on the couch this afternoon soaking it in, as it will be another 12 months before i’ll be able to enjoy its magic again. 

happy new year!

thank yous December 29, 2006

though it would have been a heck of a lot cheaper to buy them, i decided to make my thank you cards this year. 

i am quite pleased with how they turned out.

inside quote

give, and forget.  receive, and remember.  ~unknown

christmas eve brunch December 24, 2006

had family over for a christmas eve brunch.  served the egg casserole with bacon & sausage, fruit salad, mimosas, cinn. bread. 

then we all snuggled in around the christmas tree for one of the many pictures that will be taken over the next two days.

merry christmas

someone i know is… December 22, 2006

celebrating a birthday today…

Laura.

"i’ve been a sister longer than i’ve been anything else in my life."  -anna quindlen

Holy Christmas Cookie Batman! December 10, 2006

why is it that i cannot just make a few christmas cookies?  why do i feel i need to make about 9 different kinds of cookies?  what is wrong with just 2 or 3?  and mind you they’re all from scratch no less…none of this break -n- bake stuff. 

my original list had included among others, a fudge, a toffee cookie, and frosted cut-outs.  after standing in the kitchen for 6 hours straight today, i have significantly reduced the list.  to all the easy recipes.  no frosted cut-outs. 

well, except for these.  these were fun to make.  snowflake cut-out with royal frosting (the kind that hardens) and crystallized sugar.   

’tis the season!

new favorite December 3, 2006

ornament. 

tree is up. 

its christmas.  its also the end of the year.  lots of reflection, especially when i was decorating the tree. 

good year.