jana and jacob

So, our little Audrey is probably the cutest kid around, and yes, she does look a whole lot like my hubby, Jacob.  I don't mind this at all, but admit to the fact that I do search for things that she has or does that might resemble me! For instance, I know she has my tiny feet ,and oh what beautiful feet they are. I have also been hoping for awhile that she might end up having curly hair. I can't say that I have enjoyed having curls all that much, but for some reason, feel like it would be fun for her to have them! I have noticed lately, as her hair gets longer, that curls are appearing on her head, especially after bath time. I had to get a picture the other night, because it brings me a smile!

In light of the holidays, I decided to send some Christmas cheer to the neighbors in my cove and bake them Christmas cookies. I bought cute little tins to put them in, and set off this week to do my baking during Audrey's daily afternoon nap. The first day went really well, and I enjoyed the time listening to Christmas music and pretending to be Betty Crocker. I managed to bake enough to fill 4 tins. Day 2 was a little less successful in that my attempt to make Snickerdoodles completely flopped. They were crunchy and full of holes. Day 3 I made some really good lemon cookies from cake mix. Not very "Christmasy" I know, but I thought people might appreciate the variety. I also made some oatmeal, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. The dough was amazing, but they were not so good once I baked them. They were completely flat and paper thin. I have come to the conclusion that my baking soda is old and therefore not working anymore. I can't figure any other reason because the cookies without baking soda turned out fine. Luckily I had some dough in the refrigerator from Costco, so I finished up my cookies using that. It may seem like a sell out, but I was ready to be done! Overall, I had a good time, and I hope the neighbors enjoy them. Next year, I will have new baking soda.