Playgroup Picture

Today was a nice, relaxing day. I am really enjoying baking this year. I baked the Chrabeli cookies this morning and this evening I made Saltine Toffee Cookies. I am looking forward to sharing these with friends on Christmas Eve. So, baking is going good...but not sure about getting Christmas cards out this year. Maybe they will turn into New Years Cards. Or maybe an internet card. Or maybe nothing at all. As much as I like doing cards, I am feeling a bit of pressure now that I didn't get them out significantly earlier in the month. Then, it isn't as much fun to do them.

This afternoon was playgroup for James. All the kids in the playgroup are boys except for one girl, who wasn't able to attend this meeting. It will be fun watching them grow up together. They are already doing so much more than when we first started meeting. There were at least three crawlers this week, and more to be coming!

From left to right: Ryan, Stephen, Phoenix, Connor, James, Dylan and Trevor

Saltine Toffee Cookies

4-5 ounces saltine crackers
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers, salt side down, in a single layer. In a saucepan combine the sugar and butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Immediately pour over saltines and spread to cover crackers. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Let sit 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate and top with chopped nuts. Cool completely and break into pieces.