One of my favorite things is a simmer pot with cranberries, sliced oranges, cinnamon sticks, & whole cloves.  Smells like Christmas!

The last couple of months have been very full for our family!  You can always tell when we’re busy – I start to disappear from posting regularly.  It’s just the season of life we’re in right now.  

Initially, I thought I’d get caught up with posts before the end of the year, but that may not happen.  So instead, I thought I’d pop in with a quick update, and take the pressure off trying to finish by a deadline.  

The kids finished school yesterday and are thrilled to be on break for 2 1/2 weeks.  Anna is very busy these days with long dress rehearsals for the Nutcracker, which performs soon on December 20 & 21.  After that, we can all have some slower days.  In the meantime, we’ve still made time for the important things – decorating and cookie-making!