My blog has had the same banner and look for almost two years because I've been too lazy to figure out how to change it. And now that I have, I just want to put it back to how it was. So we'll see how long it lasts, because the cookies are so gigantic they're starting to take on a Gozilla-about-to-stomp-the-city feel. If anything it's a giant reminder that I promised Buddy we'd make snowman cookies again for his class this year, I just have to remember to get the ingredients. (A little bit better, but kinda loud. First it's too big, then too loud. Oh well.)
Speaking of snowmen, I have another guest post over at Kiddley. It's for a really easy to make origami advent calendar using these snowman bags folded from a sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" (A4) paper. I created a PDF file for the snowmen, so all you need is an inkjet printer and some folding time.
Buddy's is almost ready to go, I'm filling his with some of the great ideas Claire and Amanda came up with for theirs.
(Added: The snowman cookies in the banner are from last Christmas, you can find the recipe I used and more info here.)
I like the banner very much. Wait until after christmas to change it. It is very festive.
Posted by: Abby | November 28, 2006 at 02:56 PM
The return of the cookies! I remember those from last year; they are so cute. We're planning on folding some snowmen over here just as soon as we're done making hedgehogs, too!
Posted by: Anamaria | November 28, 2006 at 04:37 PM
Another lovely idea! I was just realizing that 24 or even 12 stockings were not going to be knit anytime soon, so I needed a different plan. I think this will be a part of it!
As I was reading this entry, Max wandered over and saw your new header. "What's that?" "Cookies." "Oh. Can we make some? I want snowmen but not a carrot nose." I don't think we'll start them now, as it's past bedtime, but soon we're needing to make some snowman cookies. Are they sugar cookies?
Posted by: Amanda | November 28, 2006 at 05:58 PM
the cookies look grouse.
Posted by: shula | November 28, 2006 at 07:53 PM
i like your giant cookies...very festive. but i seem to like giant things on banners...have you seen my monsterous fingers? goodness...
Posted by: Cristina | November 28, 2006 at 09:29 PM
The banner is very cute. But I really loved the other one too. I agree with Abby, just change it back after Christmas.
Posted by: Dana | November 29, 2006 at 02:38 AM
love the snowmen bags and the banner, but i can see what you mean about the stomping. :)
Posted by: hannah | November 29, 2006 at 05:30 AM
i really like your new banner very much. it maybe a little to large, but it works for the season. and the cookies, awh they're lovely. i wanted to make them so badly last year. your banner will be the reminder i need to make them this year.
Posted by: cat | November 29, 2006 at 06:20 AM
The new banner looks great! And I love your advent calendar idea. The snowmen are cute!
Posted by: aj | November 29, 2006 at 07:59 AM
The new banner is fantastic! I love Holiday baking! The snowmen are so cute, what a nice advent!!
Posted by: Wishing On Clovers | November 29, 2006 at 12:25 PM
I LOVE the new header. Don't change it yet.
Posted by: Frizz | November 29, 2006 at 01:37 PM
this is great myra! i don't know if i have time to fold 24 of these snowmen but i'll fold a few for my son...
i've been wanting to change my banner too - just don't have time at the moment! your banner brings in the holiday spirit!
Posted by: joyce | November 29, 2006 at 05:03 PM
i think it's cute! :)
Posted by: joleen | November 29, 2006 at 08:47 PM
No, not too loud! I think it looks great, very festive indeed!
Posted by: Miriam | November 29, 2006 at 11:18 PM
Love love love the snowmen, stayed up extra late to make them last night, having fun now dreaming up activities and makes to fill them with for a 2 & 6 year old, especially looking forward to our topsy turvy day, tea for breakfast and breakfast for tea.
Posted by: Sharon | November 30, 2006 at 12:52 AM
I just LOVE the new banner! Really cute.
Posted by: Thrusher | December 01, 2006 at 05:59 PM
Just discovered your blog. Fun!!!
Posted by: Jess | December 03, 2006 at 05:55 AM