Christmas Cookies and All Things Sweet

During the month of December, there is a certain buzz to the house. Some say it is the joy of the Christmas season, others may astutely factor in the increase in sugar consumption. With a healthy dose of Christmas joy and refined sugar, here are some of our sweet creations from the past month.

First decorating of the season at Friday play date

(how time flies - these kiddos have known each other since birth!)

The joy of the taste of the first Christmas cookie of the season!

A break from Christmas to celebrate Dad's birthday (cake decorated by Eli the cake artist...the marshmallows were his idea)

Back to Christmas: a gingerbread house

Tasting the decorations while the assistant looks on

Getting a little silly

Getting a little sillier

The finished product

One more taste for good measure

Decorating cookies with three preschoolers equals delicious fun

Christmas Eve baking with Grammy B: pumpkin pie for Christmas dinner

Three bakers making tasty treats

 

After all that baking, somebody has to do the dishes

 Brasel & Son Dish-washing Team