As I mentioned, there has been a lot going on around here! It's the holidays so we've had more activities than usual.

The cookie swap was over the weekend. I can't believe I forgot to take a photo of the table when it was full. Gorgeous cookies – and tons of them too. 15 people came and some of us made multiple kinds, so we had a LOT of cookies. Here are the pics I did take:

Wreath cookies:

Raspberry jam cookies (made by M and A and Ellie):

Lemon Creme Crumbles:

Shortbread w/ jam, made by Grandma Sandy:

Chocolate peppermint, made by M & A & Ellie:

There were lots and lots of others, too.

N had to decorate a gingerbread man for school today. Daddy and he made it on Sunday afternoon while we were out at book club. Here he is – his name is Mr. Pinger Ginger:

In other news…

The kids have 2 more days of school before break.

A has been hard at work rehearsing A Midsummer Night's Dream

We're working on BM invitations

I just wrapped the first round of Hanukah presents and I am not even halfway done

N's Pets unit is coming to an end

Daddy is going to N's class in the morning to talk about Hanukah

One week til we leave for the OBX

And that's the update. I know I've missed a lot from last week but I need to move on, sadly. 🙁