Fireside reading. Coffee sipping. Sound sleeping. Card playing. Cooking and baking. Banjo Singing. Belly laughing. And resting.
I’m happy and home. Chewing slowly and tasting every last flavor.
Saying cheers and clinking glasses. And stopping to reflect on the last year. It’s these moments that I remember life is a gift—with all it’s trials, failures, and successes.
I’ll probably ring in the new year with this homemade cosmopolitan in hand. Mindful to savor its sweet notes and its tart ones too. Stopping for a moment to let it all sink in. This past year has been a gift with a couple more days to unwrap. Happy unwrapping!
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I love a good cosmo and this homemade version sounds just perfect. Best wishes for 2013 Melissa, I can only hope that one day soon we’ll be able to share a round of real cosmos!
i love how you are enjoying every bite of food and soaking everything in. a great feeling. I hope next yr will be equally joyous, successful and awesome for all of us 🙂 ok now hand me that cosmo. Happy New Year.
Thanks Kasey! You too! Can’t wait to see that little munchkin of yours on the outside. And yes, I’m hoping we can raise a real life cheers soon. xo my friend!
Beautiful post in words + photos. Such a great reminder to slow down, take it all in, and reflect. All the best to you + the fam this season. xo
I have a co-worker who swears a Cosmopolitan is the only thing that can rescue a stressful day. I`ll send him a copy of this recipe – thanks!
I’d have to agree with your coworker. This can rescue any day 🙂
I love a good cosmo and this homemade version sounds just perfect. Best wishes for 2013 Melissa, I can only hope that one day soon we’ll be able to share a round of real cosmos!
I hope we can clink to cosmos too! Maybe 2013 will be the year?! Fingers crossed.
Cheers! Wishing you the very best in 2013 🙂
Thanks Courtney! You too! So glad I met you through the blogging world this past year! xo
i love how you are enjoying every bite of food and soaking everything in. a great feeling. I hope next yr will be equally joyous, successful and awesome for all of us 🙂 ok now hand me that cosmo. Happy New Year.
Thanks Dixya! It’s such a good feeling. Now I’m trying to get myself pumped up to get back to work 🙂 Happy New Year to you too!
Ahh, the comforts of home…sounds wonderful, Melissa! Wishing you a healthy, happy, and exciting 2013. Can’t wait to raise a cheers soon. xo
Thanks Kasey! You too! Can’t wait to see that little munchkin of yours on the outside. And yes, I’m hoping we can raise a real life cheers soon. xo my friend!
Nice! A lovely cosmo never hurt anyone!