The Snow is Melting!!

The cookies are done! I'm so happy that they turned out as cute as they did. Now I just have to make sure that all of my HUGS keep their hands off!

I'm also trying blogging from my phone...how am I doing?

Two Days, Two Posts!

Operation: Cookie is still a work in progress at the house. Last night, my melties got eyes and noses...or are they mouths? I'm not really sure, but they got them! Tonight, these little guys will get scarves in red and green.

Did I even mention that these are being made for a Christmas Cookie-off? Yes, The Linder Family has decided that a Christmas Cookie Contest is in order. I could not agree more. Given my lack of time these days, these cookies are SO much easier than the traditional HUGS & COOKIES. Perhaps not as beautiful, but I think they have their charm.

More pictures to come!

Where have I been?

Imagine my horror today when I looked at my blog and it has not been updated since August! I know my blog is not the most active of all creatures, and maybe my New Years Resolution will be to be a better blogger. But I have an excuse--I promise! Enter HUG#2! Yes, baby #2 was born August 21.

Contrary to popular belief--and a random guy in the park who told me horror stories--life with two kiddos is really fun. Sure, trying at times, but mostly rewarding. Except during the night. That is pretty less-than-fun. But soon HUG#2 will be sleeping through the night and my hair will grow back and all will be right with the world.

What's baking? Not much....I did manage some cake pops for a cookie exchange. And of course butter toffee for my in-laws. And I'm working on another project right now....I just need to remember to take end photos...and post them!

So, here are a few photos of the cake pops I made. I still need to perfect my process, as after I dipped them, they became pretty ugly. I made yellow cake with white icing and red velvet cake with cream cheese. They tasted delicious!

Yet again, I have managed to post a sideways photo...sorry about that. I'll put that on the list for 2012..."Care more about posting sideways photos."

Merry Christmas to all--Merry Everything, really--and hopefully I'll be posting more before the new year...