Good for you getting that much stock for the freezer, it will be so nice all winter long. That poor little Junco must have been really frightened and stunned, thankfully he made it out okay.

I too love Calendula, and grow it every year. It makes the most wonderful balm and soaps for beautiful skin care. Your family will love your homemade creations.

I sure am glad that the baking is done, that just about put me over the edge, lol. Now, assembling and hubby will deliver them all.

TeeHee, I think you would do better than I, Denisse! Thank you!

Your mom looks much better in these photos, Denisse. Certainly, much stronger and her coloring is brighter.

Yea, after 4 or 5 hours my back and hips hurt. Thankful that my husband helps to do all the dishes, of course the goodie benefits encourage him. lol

I appreciate that, thank you!

thank you, my neighbors love my cookies every year. I would share with you!

I hope your holidays are restful and joyful and mom is stronger. ♥

Perhaps a baking day is in store for you soon, Denisse!

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear friend, Pam. It is never easy when a loss happens out of the blue like that. Thank goodness your helper friend could come bail you out after being cancelled on again.

You are having fun with the photos. My favorite is the one with the ship and all the reflections. ♥

Thanks, Pam. I do have a plethora of sparrows due to all the nesting boxes. Your birds will thank you for the food this winter since it is supposed to be a doozy!

Hi Melinda, here is my entry for round 404.

Thank you, @hylene74 cookies at Christmas are the best! Happy holidays to you.

Hi Neli, here is my entry for birds that make you smile. Have a great week.

The bedroom looks so nice and cozy now that you have it all arranged, and your kitty looks very content with the room.

Making chicken broth sounds so good, I can almost smell it cooking. We are having the same weather. Cold and yucky!

Very cleaver of you, Silvia. ♥

I was pleasantly surprised by those cookies; they are going to be part of the trays from now on.