the start of the cookies

 The bakers:

 I could not have done this without them.  They're intrepid and know what needs to be done.

 Working on the gingerbread:

 The dishes, ugh. They're long gone now.

 And this little cutie--I tried to get a picture of her for a while, but gave up. She's not a cooperator, doesn't smile or even hold still long enough to not be blurry.

Love, Val