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Another package arrived at my doorstep today.  I love hearing the doorbell ring this time of year.  I ripped open the package and found Aunt Velma's Waffle Cookies from my sister in Washington, DC.  This is her family's Christmas tradition and I love being a recipient!  My sister was a guest blogger last year telling the story of Aunt Velma and her waffle cookies.  It is such a wonderful story and makes a wonderful family tradition.


Today, I finished my baking.  I made Russian Tea Cakes

I think I have plenty of goodies around here now with my Christmas cookies, Aunt Velma's Waffle Cookies, and fruit cake that I received on Tuesday.  With Nick coming from Japan next week, we can never have too much food in the house. I mailed our almond roca to my siblings on Wednesday, our family tradition.  Tonight, I am taking a sampler of my cookies over to a friend's house for some Friday night merry making.  Tis the Season!






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  1. UnknownDecember 19, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Wow... if I'm suppose to be the one that eats all of this stuff, I hope you got that treadmill working!!!

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  2. Sylvia, RDNDecember 19, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Yep, the treadmill is working! No pressure or anything. Having lots of goodies around just makes it feel more like Christmas, you know. I give away a lot, too. It makes for great gifts as you can see above. See you soon, can't wait!

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