Christmas baking!

I am excited to announce that we had our first, very successful, baking day with the kids! Last year we went for the cut-out sugar cookies and both Dal and I wanted to pull our hair out. This year we opted for all things that could be scooped or dipped. It was fabulous!

We didn't announce our fun evening ahead, until moments before we were ready. The girls headed straight for the closet and got out the aprons. Every baker needs an apron:

When you start with this, you know the results will be delightful:

First on the list, scooping out peanut clusters:

Next item was dipped pretzels. You would think red or green sprinkles? Nope, pink (and LOTS of them!):


All busy at work like good little elves:


(the rest of the photos aren't coming. can i tell you how BAD i am at this!!).

We put the goodies (peanut clusters, mint dipped cookies, crackle cookies, peanut butter blossoms, pretzels with m&m's, and dipped pretzels) into Christmas containers and delivered to our neighbors.

It was such a fun time with the girls, and a great "service" project for our family. Handing OUT was a good reminder that it is more important to be a giver than a receiver. The project was so enjoyable that I hope it is one of the traditions the kids talk about growing up. What sweet, sweet times.