“First we’ll make snow angels for a two hours, then we’ll go ice skating, then we’ll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookiedough as fast as we can, and then we’ll snuggle.”

Sandy and I spent the last 24 hours celebrating Christmas in all its joy. After I worked all day on my paper we took the train into the city to watch and discuss Elf with nuns. It is one of my top Christmas movies and I laugh at it as if I am conversing with an old friend.

This morning we went shopping in our neighborhood, being sure to hit up all the really adorable stores we’ve been too busy to think about before the semester had concluded. It just so happens that the town was having a holiday celebration and we were able to enjoy a free horse-drawn carriage ride that left us giddy. After a rather successful shopping venture we headed home to make cookies and eat dinner (cookies). The night was concluded with a party at a friend’s house.

We’re in the spirit now.

Title compliments of Elf.