I’m reveling in memories as I pull out recipes and decorations.  The weather adds to the mood as it’s cold and rainy.   We’ll have a fire in the fireplace tonight.  Candles are lit and music is playing.

My sons and I, and now my grandson, love the scented book The Sweet Smell of Christmas.  Grandson is coming to stay with us, so I’ve filled the house with scent: pumpkin pie, pine, candy canes, and oranges.   Grandson and his dad made gingerbread cookies today so they arrive tomorrow with the scent of ginger and spice.  Lights are twinkling around the windows and along the fireplace mantel and in my heart.