Cookie Tradition - Year 3

It hit me this weekend that Christmas is just two weeks away...OH MY GOODNESS! I love this time of year so part of me wishes it would s-l-o-w down just a little.

One tradition we started when Vance was born was dedicating an entire day to making cookies with my mom - Nana Jo as the boys call her. This is our third year to do it and we always have so.much.fun!!!

This was Saturday morning when we were waiting on Nana to arrive. Jack was playing on his blanket and I left the room to get Vance some milk. When I returned that is what I saw and happiness filled my heart :).

The best Nana Jo in the world! We all had on our cookie making aprons and we were ready to BAKE!
We started with Sugar Cookies b/c we knew this was something Vance could really help with and enjoy. I sliced and he and my mom dipped them in sprinkles :).

Nana also let Vance stick his tongue in the left over sprinkles. Can you say SUGAR RUSH! I honestly don't think he "hit the wall" until last night...LOL! Normally we would not do this BUT it was a special day with Nana.

While we were baking, Web and Jack played the drums, had some great floor/tummy time, and napped. Next year he will really be able to help!

After Vance woke up from his nap, he was ready to play, play, play. Mom and I finished up the oreo balls while Vance piled all of his stuff on the fireplace. He loves to stack things up everywhere and then says "TA DA" when he is finished. It is so cute!

All together we made Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Oreo Balls!

It was perfect timing b/c I was able to use some of the cookies for the teacher's goody bags at the boys' school. Each bag had a cute note pad, some cookies, and an ornament the boys made. I wish I could do so much more BUT I try to tell them THANK YOU as much as possible.

This week is going to be busy but in a very good way!

Tis the Season to be Merry and Full of Peace!