This holiday break has been heaven. Each day is filled with relaxation and nothing mandatory to do. And it is wonderful. Due to sick kiddies, my brother Bryan and sister-in-law Sarah had to re-schedule their double date with us that was scheduled for Dec 23rd. They came over last night and we had a delicious pork rib, salad, potato, and corn dinner. We talked, laughed, watched some Jim Gaffigan, and laughed some more.
For dessert, we went to the pantry and chose a homemade cookie mix given to Rex and me for Christmas from my brother Jon and sister-in-law MaryAnn. It was the cutest gift with 12 full jars including:
- Apple pie filling
- Vanilla peach jam and plum jam
- Hot cocoa mix
- Bottled fruit and
- "5 DIY Holiday Baked Gifts in a Jar with Free Printable Recipe Tags"
- http://www.culdesaccool.com/2012/11/14/5-diy-holiday-baked-gifts-in-a-jar-with-free-printable-recipe-tags/
The dough seemed so dry and I wasn't sure how the cookies would turn out, but they were delicious! I will definitely make them again. Here's to winter celebrations with cookies and family!
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