This is my awesome Aunt Camille. For today’s celebration she whipped out an old family recipe and made this Date Nut Cake. It was really good! We ate it with whipped cream on top, then sang Christmas carols and opened presents. Christmas is the best. What’s Tomorrow? December 23 National Pfeffernusse Day National Roots Day Festivus

While hanging out with kids and playing Army Guys, we also did a couple of crossword puzzles. I’ve never been very good at these, but it was much more fun with a bunch of us doing it together. The second puzzle definitely went faster than the first one. Boatload Crossword Puzzles What’s Tomorrow? December 22

I spent most of today with my dad and sister making goodies for the neighbors. I wouldn’t call this process easy. I’d actually call this process hard candy. (#seewhatIdidthere?) We made fudge, caramel, divinity, and cookies. Remember when I started this blog and was not at all comfortable in the kitchen? I won’t say that

Pumpkin pancakes and maple syrup! A test run for what we might make on Christmas morning. To celebrate the Wright Brothers, we had a paper airplane throwing contest. I won, but I also cheated by looking up an airplane online. This is what I used. What’s Tomorrow? December 18 National Roast Suckling Pig DayFree Shipping

What a day! I got several great suggestions from Facebook. So I got the family together and we had a chocolate dipping party. We tried everything suggested except for the Ham Sandwich. Frosted Mini Wheats Ritz and Peanut Butter Almonds Fishy Crackers Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Slices Potato Chips Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Hot