Here’s to simple and fun traditions! For the last seven years we have gotten together with the same family to decorate gingerbread cookies in December—we switch houses every year, one family brings the cookies, the other does the icing and decorations, and share an easy dinner. In a season that can get overwhelming in to-do lists, work parties and general mayhem, this is a wonderful way to catch up and slow down.
To my girls, Christmas means getting together with our friends, oohing and aahing about each other’s techniques—the parents in wonder at how the kids move from “pour the frosting, glob on the candy, is there any cookie under there?” style, to making a recognizable #8 Oregon Ducks football player as they get older. It is a wonderful gift to have such great friends to spend time with and make our Christmas holidays rich. Here’s wishing you a rich, yet simple holiday!
Best, Jenna
