Today marks the start of our advent calendar. I decided to go with Chrisanna's idea and hang my kids' socks above the mantle. I will share a picture later....
So today's card looked a little something like this
Okay. So that picture is a little on the large side but no wonder it took so long! HA! To save time, I am going to leave it :)
I had decided upon a recipe I found for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer cookies. They are made with Nutter butters and are super easy. You just decorate the cookies! It was so fun. The girls, Colton, Dusty and I made them and put them on platters for our neighbors. We made two trays and off we went. It was so cute. Audrey and Colton rode the gator and the rest of us walked over. Our first neighbor came to the door and was so excited for the treats. He told us his son would make us something but that we probably don't want to eat it :) Then we were off to Howard and Mina's. They live on the property but you have to walk a ways. So once we got there they insisted we come in. We sat down and talked and they played with the kids. It was the first time all of us were together. It was really nice to be able to spend time with them. Here are a few pictures....
Colton was not much help. Can anyone guess which one is Audrey's?
Those turned out so cute!! What a fun activity for your family. Thanks for posting the pics...now let's see one of your socks! :)
Posted by: Jen K | December 03, 2008 at 08:34 AM
How fun! I love how the cookies turned out. :) Man, Sydney is looking too old!
Posted by: Sam | December 03, 2008 at 09:09 AM
What a great idea!
Posted by: HannahNoel | December 03, 2008 at 09:33 AM
cute idea. and they look yummy. i love nutter butters.
Posted by: jen | December 03, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Oh my! Sara you have been blogging like crazy, Enjoying your blog, I bet you guys are enjoying making traditions at your new house with the kids... This is going to be a a wonderful christmas for all of you.
Posted by: rachell | December 03, 2008 at 01:31 PM
What a great idea! Those are so cute!
Posted by: andrea f. | December 03, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Hilarious! The half eaten pretzel. Those turned out so cute. I bet your neighbors were so happy. Love the pictures.
Posted by: Chrisanna | December 04, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Those treats are so cute! My kids love taking treats to the neighbors.
Posted by: Jodi | December 04, 2008 at 10:46 PM