actually, I got pretty envious during cookie decorating time, too! I always hated how mine turned out. but it was definitely a fun tradition. there are some things, at least food and decoration-wise, that I would start anticipating a long time before Christmas was before us. I'm not so sure I love all that stuff anymore, but the memories are good. and we can always start tons of awesome new traditions for Christmas. I'm kind of looking forward to that, like when I have kids. :)

I am actually especially excited about this Christmas, because now I know that everyone is going to be here to celebrate. we are going to have a beautiful Christmas!