hello christmas.

here are some photos of christmas and making the biscuit houses to start off this lovely entry...

candy (aka: lollies)? check.

frosting (aka: royal icing)? check.

cookies (aka: biscuits)? check.

welcome to the translated world of making biscuit houses.

a wonderful tradition i learned from ian on christmas eve.

he and his sister sarah learned it from their nanny when they young and have continued the tradition ever since.

i was honored to learn the tricks of the trade.

we made a five and handed them out yesterday for christmas.

two for friends, one for the aunt, and two for the macphees.

i celebrated christmas with michelsons on the 24th.

then did more celebrating with ian's mother elspeth's side on the 25th.

it was a crazy fun filled day of playful yelling, laughing, playing games and trying more desserts than i thought possible.

ian and i then headed to the macphees for more desserts and i again tried more there.

i swear i try about three or four new kinds of sweets a day.

i secretly love it. =)

here are some photos of making the biscuit houses and then christmas.

i hope everyone in the states is having a wonderful time with their families.

i send my love and hellos from the land of oz to all of you.