A Snow Day

As ultimately forecast, we got about 8 - 10 inches of snow here in Harwich, though with all the blowing and drifting, it's hard to be certain. Luckily, we saw none of the power outages that were predicted at the storm's onset. Some areas around the Cape reported more snow than us, but no matter the totals, schools and work were shut down for many. You can see the details here and here.



Here's the garden, nestled deep in a blanket of white. In the right corner of the image, you can see one of our solar lights was displaced by plowing, but it appears that no harm was done.




We enjoyed a lazy day here, as we were both scheduled to be off, and as it turns out, we were able to get our new, much-shorter driveway plowed by a thoughtful neighbor. Although it was mostly a 'movies and computer games' day, I did also finally bake off some break-and-bake Christmas cookies to enjoy as the evening gathered about us.

After Dark

Owen took us out for a ride in his new truck (a Ford Ranger) tonight to look at some of the holiday lights. Our neighbors down the road have added more lights and inflatables to their display. We are especially fond of the penguins and the inflatable Scooby Doo!

Tonight we welcomed Tann (short for Tannenbaum, couldn't you guess?), our Christmas tree for 2006. His trunk is a little crooked...but with lights already quite beautiful!!

And once Tann had been stabilized in his stand, and dressed with some lights, it was time to hit the baking pans one last time for a double batch of bright and tasty snickerdoodles...why is it this simple recipe is the one that gives me so much trouble each year?

Also today, DC Comics released their 2006 Christmas card on their website, and I couldn't resist sharing it here!! Now if only I could find a copy of their Infinite Christmas Special in a store somewhere...

Baking Day

After a morning of gift wrapping, the baking commenced full force with a double batch of Chocolate No Bake Cookies.



Once those were cooled and put away, the business of cut-out cookies got underway, turning the kitchen table into a bakery display rack.


This sort of activity brings out all sorts of interest, particularly among those trying to make a show for Santa of what a Good Girl they are.


The piping bag and my icing didn't work out as I'd hoped, but I'm still pleased with the results. Such a festive looking bunch...

...and by the time all the dishes are done, maybe the frosting will having set up enough to be packed away.