How is it that it is already the last half of January? Where has the time gone? It seems like it was just Christmas. Of course, it could be that I have been sick since Christmas and haven't left the house. I got some reading done and some stitching done. But I still have all three of the Christmas trees and all the Christmas decorations still up. One year I left the tree up until March. I imagine I will attempt to undecorate my house this weekend. Did you make resolutions for the new year? I decided that this year I would improve my baking/dessert skills. I have attempted some thumbprint cookies that are similar to the party cookies we get at the local Bake Shop. I was not impressed with my version LOL This past weekend Jenna and I made a chocolate cake from scratch with cream cheese frosting and chocolate cream cheese frosting - both from scratch. It was AMAZING! I have been pouring over Pinterest to see what to bake this weekend. Do you have a favorite dessert you