Christmas Cookies

In our family, I'm the Christmas cookie baker. This is a tradition from when I was young, when my mom didn't have time to do the cookies, but we kids wanted them so badly. I started doing the cutting and decorating, because it was the tedious, time eater. Nowdays, I do the making and baking, and watch my wife, kids and friends DESTROY our kitchen throwing frosting and sugared decorations all over the place. Ah, progress.

This year, I vowed to make less cookie recipies than last year's record of 11. Somehow, I'm scheduled to do 10. Thankfully, I am going with simpler recipies, but still. How did I get into this boat AGAIN?!?