Winter! It arrived here in the northwest in a BIG way, with epic snow and ice. We were lucky to miss most of it though and just by the skin of our teeth it seems, being on the outskirt of the storm as it swept through. Still, we had our share of snow earlier in the week (above), and were bracing for the worst. But by Sunday, it was back to this. We actually had our kitchen door open for the first time in weeks. The fresh air a welcome friend. Especially so, with non-stop baking and midlife moments of, "Is it hot in here--or is it just me?"
I love frosted Christmas cookies!
We're literally buried in snow. We were right in the middle of that storm.
Posted by: anina | December 22, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Vicki~
You have been having way too much fun!
Love the blog banner.
Happy Christmas!
Posted by: Dawn | December 22, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Oh thanks for the music link...I'm going to check it out.
Your Christmas cookies are wonderful!
Posted by: Vee | December 22, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Your snowy scene pic is GORGEOUS! I'm so jealous! (LOVE LOVE LOVE snow, alas we haven't much here in these parts anymore!)
Posted by: Jo | December 22, 2008 at 02:26 PM
i had just that idea and baked a big chocolate cake last night for today :D the cookies look really tasty :D
Posted by: sammyjo | December 22, 2008 at 02:59 PM
YaY Sugar cookies! Your cookies look so fun and festive! We do sugar cookies like that here as well-got the dough in the fridge right now waiting to be rolled out. We live in the part of the pacific northwest that got hit hard! Sooo much snow more snow then I have ever seen in this part! We get snow every year -just not like this! Merry Christmas!
~Smiles~Tam
Posted by: tam | December 22, 2008 at 03:02 PM
How appropriate to make frosted cookies when it's totally frosted outside.
We have snow too and more has arrived today! I think we are suppose to have more on Christmas day to. It's beautiful! Wishing you a Happy Holiday!
Posted by: Alice | December 22, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Be safe.
Everything looks so very pretty.
peace,
amy
Posted by: amy | December 22, 2008 at 04:56 PM
LOVE those cookies! They remind me of ones my grandmother used to bring at Christmas...sooooo good!...Alas, no snow here, just rain :( Merry Christmas to you and yours...
Posted by: LuAnn | December 22, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Your cookies look good. I was too lazy to decorate mine this year and daughter #4 wasn't really happy...as for the midlife thingy. I totally know what you mean. I'm forever putting on a sweater then taking it off and opening windows only to have someone close it on me...sigh. I can't wait until this will all pass.
I love the top picture and how the trees look.
Posted by: Judy | December 22, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Hi! The dear UPS man just delivered your BEAUTIFUL book to me today! I was in the middle of making sugar cakes so I carefully put the box to the side, finished up the dough and as it was rising, I tore open the box and sat down with your lovely work of art. Congratulations! I can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Cary | December 22, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Such pretty snow! The cookies look like so much fun. That's on our schedule for Wednesday. :-) Merry Christmas Vicki!
Posted by: Jen Duncan | December 22, 2008 at 08:27 PM
So beautiful, everything, as always.
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: paula | December 23, 2008 at 02:38 AM
I think you're right, it IS hot in here! :)
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | December 23, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Your cookies look good.Mmmm
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Jorgelina | December 23, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Thank you for turning me onto Pandora and the Folk Holidays channel!
Posted by: Katy | December 23, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Just to say that I did check out the link and I very happily listened. I was asked to join after an hour or two, but that was no problem. What a lot of listening pleasure without having to change cds or listen to commercials.
Posted by: Vee | December 23, 2008 at 03:00 PM
The snow looks magical Vicki! Cookies look good too! I've been baking my heart out. I made a toffee recipe that has saltine crackers in it, but I didn't realize our saltines were jalapeno flavored until it was too late. Someone told me to save them for Cinco de Mayo. Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: Kate | December 23, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Love the cookies!!! Yes, of course I would! Hugs and Merry Christmas to your family! Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | December 23, 2008 at 10:09 PM
MMMMMmmmmm, those look so pretty and yummy! AND a lot of work! Have a Merry Christmas! Karen
Posted by: Karen | December 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Mmmmm sugar cookies! Merry Christmas to you and your lovely clan!
Posted by: Christy | December 24, 2008 at 07:13 AM
I should be making cookies right now too!
I love your new banner sooo cute!
Merry Christmas...
Posted by: andrea | December 24, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Have a wonderful Christmas Vicki and family!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | December 24, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Vicki - Merry Christmas to you and to your family! Peace and happiness to all of you.
Posted by: Barb | December 24, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Merry Christmas! Your cookies look great!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 24, 2008 at 03:41 PM
I always enjoy visiting/reading/ogling pictures here at turkey feathers. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Posted by: Doe | December 24, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Those cookies are just as Christmas cookies should be, and I think they are perfectly charming. They remind me of many fond memories spent with my cousins, decorating cookies at my Aunt Ramona's kitchen table.
Merry Crhistmas to you and your lovely family Vicki!
Posted by: Lena | December 24, 2008 at 09:02 PM
I just discovered Pandora too!! What a great invention. I'm putting folk holidays on my play list now too. thanks V.!!
Posted by: Toni | December 27, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Too pretty to eat. Well almost. The view outside is breathtaking!
Posted by: Rosa | December 27, 2008 at 03:24 PM