I hope this past holiday season found you all well, and in a state of food, fun and family bliss.  Happily, all our family members remained healthy for the duration of our holiday break, enabling us to truly enjoy each moment of these past two weeks.  Here is a bit of those things we enjoyed as 2013 exited, and 2014 began.

Sledding at one of our favorite parks–Rockford Park District’s Aldeen Park.

Enjoying this amazing egg nog hot chocolate recipe by Ashley English.

Taking in the majesty that was our church on Christmas Eve.

Engaging in some fabulous retro games and projects.  Can you believe they are now selling these oldies but goodies again?  Love it.

Indulging in Ree Drumond’s bacon maple scones from this wonderful cookbook.

Playing in the magical fairy tree house built by Santa’s elves.

Taking in the silence of our backyard on a snowy New Year’s Eve.

Happy New Year, friends.  I hope 2014 brings much peace and happiness to all of you.