Christmas Notebook

A few highlights…

I baked.

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Rolled them in sugar mixed with orange zest.

Then I shmooshed them with a fork. Shmooshed: technical term.

On winter afternoons, the sun pours through our south-facing kitchen windows. It can be difficult to wash dishes between 1:30 and 4:30 because of the angle of the sun. Blinding. It made the cookie balls look pretty, though. They sparkled in the sunlight.

These are good. Crispy sugary coating. Softer center.

I baked more cookies.

Peppermint Meltaways. These will get a dollop of frosting and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint the day before the party. For now, they wait in the freezer.

I printed more pictures for the wall in the kitchen.

DH put them up. Gotta love Command Picture Hanging Strips.

OK. I confess. The part of the table you can’t see is knee-deep in stuff that needs to be put away… We just shoved it back for the picture. And moved the cat food bowl. And closed the pantry doors. And cleared off the dresser.

I also pondered eggs. So pretty. Great packaging. So good for you. Versatile. Tasty. The incredible, edible egg. God’s handiwork is amazing.

Winston loves Christmas. Or at least, loves sleeping under the bubble light tree. Looks like he’s trying to stare down the goose. Or he’s thinking about Christmas dinner?

DH worked at checking things off the list. I took a nap. He rode his bike. I supervised some decorating. He painted a few scrapes on the wall. I made large Putz houses for the cookie table. We’re getting there.

~~Rhonda