"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Friday, November 26, 2010

Snow, Cookies and Jam



Have you ever noticed how quiet the world sounds when it’s snowing? Yesterday I got up and stood amazed as I watched the snow coming down. I cancelled my trip to Surrey and enjoyed a day just being home.

Do you make sugar cookies for Christmas? I mixed up a batch and put the pastry in the fridge for a few hours. I did laundry and played on my blog with pictures.


Later I baked …


I also took frozen plums out the freezer


and cooked some jam.

These may come in handy in the days to come.
While the lights were twinkling in our back yard, I sat here and figured out how to print invitations on blank cards . . . and got them done. And then it was just about time for coffee with my H.
I love snow days.

16 comments:

ellen b. said...

Beautiful Anneliese! Now that Thanksgiving is over here I'll start getting ready for Christmas. Love the cookies and the decorations in the snow!!

kelly ens said...

sounds like a delightful day (and some delicious treats you made!)

Kristal Sawyer said...

I still can't believe you have real snow before us! :)

Kathy said...

So so pretty! I love that card! The cookies look so nice and plum jam.....mmmmmm! Glad you enjoyed the day.

Elsie said...

Sounds like a wonderful day to me, too! I enjoyed the snow day with Christmas music and decorating.

Judy said...

That sounds like the perfect way to spend a snow day! It's looking mighty pretty over there.

Karin said...

I LOVE the photo of the lights twinkling in the garden!! A peaceful winter wonderland! Yummy plum jam!

Kari said...

xoxo love love love those cookies!!! I wish it would snow around your house every day!!

Marg said...

I'm with you. I love snow days, anything for an excuse to stop life and play. I'm happy for you.
I enjoyed your photos. Beautiful. It all takes time.
I can send you some blackberries, strawberries and raspberries for your next snow day...

Betty said...

Your snow day is perfect Anneliese!
Fresh jam is always good.

Amanda Barkey said...

your back yard looks so gorgeous! what a tranquil thing to look out on. ive been baking up a storm in preparation for christmas- lots of christmas barks, peppermint rice crispy, tiger butter pretzel, pistachio cranberry, biscotti, and yes, sugar cookies too! i love the sprinkles on yours- reminds me of ones i had when i was a kid :) maybe even from your mom? i think my mom used to get cookies from her :) i will miss the quietness of the snow this year in California.

Julene said...

Gorgeous pictures! What a lovely day you enjoyed!!! God probably smiled down as you rested and played.

Kathy ~ Artful Accents said...

You have snow! WOW! Loved your pictures in this post.

Bev K said...

Lovely Anneliese - Your yard is Christmas Card perfect. You'll have a very tranquil holiday season now that you are all ready.

Julie said...

I LOVE the snow too. There is something about it's soft pure beauty that makes me feel happy!
You had a perfect day - baking with a gorgeous view out your kitchen window !

Miss Debbie said...

I've never been very good at using cookie cutters to make cookies...yours look perfect! The jam looks beautiful too...the recipients of that special gift will be blessed! Your new profile picture is very cute!!