Holiday Leftovers

I've been trying to get over a yucky cold that has been lingering for almost 2 weeks. I have not been sleeping well, partially because of my coughing and partially because Superfro has taken to the sofa on account of my "midnight moaning." It's a yucky way to start off the year but I'm consoled by the fact that my holidays were good. Stress and drama free for the most part, with lots of yummy food had by all! Here are some belated holiday pics, please enjoy!

These are just some of the sparrows we've adopted for the winter.

Starting the cookie box assembly line.

50 - 60 cookies/treats per box.

The peanut butter balls are my favorite.

My mom's cream puffs, at my request. I ate 3 of them on Christmas Eve.

My sister made this cheese and ham soup for Christmas Eve.

My Mom's tomato based beef stew with cloves, a family favorite.

I "made" Chicken and Wild Rice soup. And by "made" I mean I heated it up from a frozen cube.

The scarf brigade was out in full force on Christmas Eve. That's my Mom (formerly known as Brokeback Karen, my sister Tracy and me. We totally tried to get Brokeback Karen to put on her old turtle shell back brace but it was a no-go, not even for "old times sake."

My Mom made these bacon wrapped smokies. You can see that they were well received by the tiny pools of grease where they once sat, before being devoured.

Sourdough bread bowls, made by Panera Bread.

My knife wielding sister and her Snickers cheesecake. Watch out! She's gonna cut CHOOOO!