visiting – warm, indoor places.

sampling – favorite holiday recipes.

watching – steam rising from the chimney, as temperatures dip lower and lower.

testing – new recipes to see if they make the cut.

making – christmas gifts for the little ones and big ones.

scattering – other projects around the house, so I am ready whenever/wherever downtime hits.

reading – this book, far too late each night.

listing – and planning, getting ready to host our very first Christmas in our home.