Our Marine & National Guard Boys Are Home For Christmas

 So nice to have everyone home for Christmas this year, 

just might be the last one we have everyone together for along time.

Gonna soak up the goodness

Our Son In Law Mark as been gone 3 months for basic training, he is now a Marine.  

He will be home for a few weeks, then more training.

Our nephew has been gone about 6 weeks at basic training, 

he will be home til Jan. 2, then back from more training. 

Quick Sugar Cookies...

Quick Sugar Cookies
(I double this recipe)

1/2 cup soft butter, margarine or shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 medium egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 cups flour

In a medium sized bowl cream together the margarine or shortening and sugar. Beat it until it is smooth and fluffy. Add the egg, milk and vanilla, mixing well. Stir in the salt, baking powder and flour. Mix it all up until it makes a nice smooth dough. Drop about a teaspoonful onto a prepared cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for about 8 to 10 minutes.

***I rolled mine in Christmas sprinkles***
 (to help roll, keep dough chilled)