The decorations are still up--I usually take them down January 2. The homemade cookies and candies are gone (doled out to neighbors, coworkers, and family). I sent some cards out but not as many as I'd have liked to (I may send out some "happy new year" cards to make up for that). My sisterinlaw has returned to Calgary--I have to say that having her here was probably the best part of this Christmas (sending warm hugs up to her in the chilly north). Hubby gave me a nifty new camera that should be easier to use which I hope will encourage me to snap more pix that I can post here. Oh, and I baked my first-ever fruitcake! I tested it on a few willing subjects and we all agreed that it turned out great (soaking it daily with cognac probably didn't hurt!).
We spent the day before Christmas with my sisterinlaw. We lunched in the International District, browsed the goodies at Kinokuniya, hit some cute shops downtown, and went to Magic Mouse Toys where I found my much beloved Pig Popper--best stress relieving toy ever!






