It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas??

Okay, well it is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around here.  Not only has the temperature dropped to subzero levels, but today I have almost officially completed my first semester as a graduate student.  Grades are not officially posted until Dec. 25...yes, what a nice Christmas present.  "Dear Santa, I would like all A's please."  

We have been busy getting in the spirit via obnoxious holiday caroling (only to ourselves, don't worry) and participating in the ole tradition of baking holiday treats that people will later regret eating come new year's resolution season.  Here are some pictures of Andy dipping our homemade peppermint patties.

***Notice: We are leaving for our trip to Washington, D.C. to see our (ok MY) super best friend Justine, tomorrow (Tuesday) night and returning to computer land probably on Monday....so there will be a several day hiatus in blogging. ***