December 6

It's hard to believe that Valerie held her first cookie party back in 2015, but yes, it's actually been that long since she first hosted a group of us moms on a Friday evening to eat, laugh, chit-chat, and exchange cookies.

Tonight's gathering was, as they always are, filled with lots of amazing appetizers, hot chocolate, cider, and plenty of good cheer. Since our kids are a bit older now and some of us have moved on to different schools, we don't all see one another particularly often, so this gathering always gives me a chance to shoot the breeze and share some laughs with old friends. And for that not-small blessing, I'm grateful.