Older daughter knitted these for younger daughter for Xmas. My children are wayyyyy more talented than I am.

This year’s collection of World Market build and decorate kits. Fun!

Good bye to this contraption that spans front seat headrest to provide a shelf to hold mini dvd player so backseat kiddos could torture me with all manner of “Barbie in the Nutcracker “ and such (at least that had Tim Curry voicing).

My daughter knocked on my office door a few moments ago and asked if I’d do her the biggest dad favor ever - and here I am pan frying her dumplings before she bolts back to her school’s art show.

This year was the first time in a decade that I missed ringing the Salvation Army bell with Short Pump Rotary Club (bad back). I was able to stop by and club members that helped pick up the slack.

Butter - looking smart in his Christmas collar. Me - trying out iPhone selective copy function though they certainly have a better name for it (I only want to copy my dog not my messy office background)

This is Butter. He has been a menace to Christmas tree ornaments. Otherwise he’s the BEST boy

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes recipe Sally’s Baking Addiction. These are really good and pretty easy to make. No mixer required.

Good morning