Behold the Cookies and SNOW!!!

yesterday was one of those epic days...

I had about 15 McDaniel women over the bake and decorate Christmas cookies. I've been doing this almost every year I've been on staff- I've learned a few shortcuts over the years (like not rolling out and baking the cookies ahead of time, don't clean the house until AFTER everyone leaves b.c it'll get trashed with flour anyways!)

we had a blast- XiXi especially. she threw more than her fair share of flour at people, she caked it on the arms of one person, make designs with it on the backs of several shirts, and made a lot of "snow"! She also managed to talk one person into dressing up as Mary- complete withe baby Jesus in her tummy! too funny!







yesterday was also the first snow of the year- it was super fun getting zach out into the snow- I think the verdict is still out for him! XiXi loved crunching in it!