Truly, this is the most wonderful time of the year. (Except summer, of course. But two weeks off from school is pretty awesome, too.)

My house actually looks relatively clean. First time in awhile I’ve had time to rest AND do stuff.

Amazing!

Today I battled the yard for a little bit. I trimmed vines and branches of hibernating plants, creating a pile taller than me. Despite the enormous pile, I’m not even half done. Then, as I was working, Bonnie attempted a jailbreak. While chasing Bonnie during aforementioned jailbreak, I stepped on a dead branch that went through the bottom of my shoe into my foot. Ouch. Hence the “half done” part of the yard.

Yard= 1. Me = 0.

Well played, yard, well played…

Along with adventuring the yardwork, I also made some of my favorite Christmastime treats. Particularly today, I managed to make a traditional French treat: Buche de Noel. Pretty awesome.

Might make a few small adjustments, but after a couple of hours, I’m feeling pretty good about this. Sponge cake, Meringue Mushrooms, homemade frostings. 🙂

Good way to end a slightly crazy day. Can’t wait for Christmas!!!!