We have several Christmas traditions revolving around cookies and gingerbread. This year December 18 was baking day. The boys got right in there with me rolling and cutting pieces for their gingerbread houses and cookies to decorate. Maybe next year I'll turn them loose to do it by themselves!
Next on the agenda was our annual trip to the Reston Town Center Hyatt to see the Gingerbread Display. Eliana wasn't too impressed, but she did really enjoy her after-viewing Panera pastries!
I also hosted my annual girls Cookie Exchange this same week. The flu and other mishaps reduced our numbers to 7, but we had a great time anyway! And I love my new "team captain" shirt!
Wednesday we took on the houses. The boys had a blast. And so did Eliana when she showed up after nap time and discovered the tasty scraps. :)
The last cookie activity waited until family arrived - the decorating. This was the first time in my life I ever saw my dad decorate a cookie!
Works of art. So fun and sooooo yummy!!
The 24th I spent most of the day (after church) in the kitchen. So much cooking to do, but so much more fun when wearing a Santa apron. :) Merry Christmas!
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