And just like that, 2012 is almost over!

 We had the best Christmastime, ever!  Really and truly!  (well, at least it was the best twenty-twelve Christmas) I just love spending time with my brothers and sister in loves, and their precious little ones....we all get along great and have the best of times!  Wish we all lived closer, so we could get together on a weekly basis!  It's difficult having family spread out all across the globe.  I am thankful for friends that are like family!  We had the best Christmas Eve bash at our place again this year....and a cozy Christmas breakfast with family!  Lots of family and friends, and then a special Christmas Day with family the next day......baking, eating, gifting, games and cozying up by the fire.





Persimmon cookies that I made from Dad and Mom's fresh persimmons.  They have two persimmon trees!  I plan on posting the recipe very soon.



Sure enjoyed watching this amaryllis bulb grow and bloom all month.



My littlest one made her own gluten-free gingerbread house, all by herself!  I am so proud of her!  (I whipped up the icing, and handed the oven for her) but she designed and built it all on her own.



I loved sewing up these beautiful tablecloths with Sisboom fabrics! We had two pretty tables filled with beautiful family and friends!

It's beginning to look a lot like.....

a little holiday cheer, here and there around the house.............



my little trees.........



some whimsy.....



.........and the countdown is on!




Now for some holiday baking! What are you up to?