Winter comes and goes in the blink of an eye. After the first frost or snow, I'm finally settled into the Winter weather mode. I always have so many activities planned that I want to accomplish during these months. How it usually plays out is I get around to doing one if any at all. This Winter I want to accomplish at least three things on my Winter bucket list.

1. Actually buy or make a meaningful gift for my parents, the 1 free hug and free breakfast coupons aren't cutting it anymore.

2. Snuggle up with a fuzzy blanket, socks, a toasty fire and some hot chocolate and watch some Christmas classics and Hallmark movies.

3. Go ice-skating and not hold onto the wall the entire time. (I was going to add not fall, but I want this list to be realistic.)

4. Christmas is a time of year where I do a lot of receiving, I want to be able to give to others too. Whether it's important people in my life or less fortunate people.

5. Make the "real deal" Christmas cookies. Use the holiday cookie cutters, with the reindeer, wreaths, bells, and snowflakes. Add some red, green and white frosting or sprinkles(let's be real here there's no room for a diet during December, frosting AND sprinkles.)

6. See a Christmas parade. It can have lights or Christmas themed people such as elves or Santa. Blasting Christmas music is preferred as well as dancers dancing to the music. Having all of that would earn no complaints from me.

7. Go to the Denver Zoo Lights at least once. Not sure if it's the lights, time of year, company or the fact that it's at the zoo but each time I go to the zoo lights I have an amazing time.