I received my Santa box on Friday evening, but had too much stuff to do on Saturday to properly devote to the opening / sharing. So, Sunday morning rolls around - the first load of laundry is in the wash and I'm planning to start a round of cookies (Amaretti cookies FTW!).

Two cards, five packages and Bean the dog is going nuts trying to sniff one package in particular. Card 1 says open in order, so that's how I start. Gift 1? Awesome Darth Vader shirt!! Gift 2? R2D2 measuring cup set! Perfect! I only really have one proper measuring cup and for cookies, I'll have to wash it a few times. Gift 3? Star Wars cookie cutters!! Oh man - now I have to get a shortbread / sugar cookie recipe and hope I have all the right ingredients. Gifts 4 and 5? Cookie mixes! Even better! Just add stuff and voila! Gingerbread, Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Peanut Butter - what to pick first?!? The Peanut Butter cookie mix explains why Ms. Bean was paying particular attention to Gift 5! She will most assuredly claim any proceeds from that specific bag of cookie mix.

I hope the shirt picture will show that my SW obsession isn't just a passing fancy. Don't worry, the B Wing had an unfortunate dog toy accident, but it will be rebuilt to it's full glory soon!

Thank you Seabass!! Perfect timing as well as perfect selection!