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Christmas Cookies

December 18, 2013

Oh boy, did we have a fantastic time (and one heck of a mess) making Christmas cookies! Leave it to Beck to interpret the icing bottle quite literally, as in… drinking it. And of course, Gage with his attention to details — decorating a gingerbread house cookie is quite the art, you know! Can anyone else believe Christmas is only a week away? Wish we could enjoy this merriment for at least a month more!

And for additional kicks, a little behind the scenes in real-time…

 

  • Michelle December 18, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    This put the biggest smile on my face 🙂 I can’t believe it’s a believe its a week away! Seems to have come
    Upon us much quicker this year!

    I’m loving your flannel 🙂 Its perfect for Christmas! May I ask where you got it? Xo

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Oh you’re so sweet, Michele! My flannel is from Abercrombie & Fitch!

  • Kim December 18, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Hi Missy, looks like you all had a great time! I love B drinking the icing! Where did ou get your cookie cutters?I’m in need of some new ones. Also, where is your plaid shirt from? Its the perfect plaid! Thanks

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      Hi Kim! Most cutters are from Amazon or Home Goods. Shirt is from Abercrombie and Fitch! 🙂

  • Dee December 18, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Messy Xmas Fun, Fun FUN!! – Lovely x

  • Ashley at Sincerely Miss Ash December 18, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Baking and decorating cookies is so much fun and I still keep the tradition going 🙂

    Xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  • Hannah December 18, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Your family is so precious, Missy! You give me so many wonderful ideas for when my husband & I have kids! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • dana a. December 18, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    do you have a recipe for the sugar cookies? they look amazing! love the video, its so cute:)

  • jaclyn December 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    your family is just adorable!!! i love beck drinking the icing! so so cute!! just bought a gingerhouse cookie cutter!! can’t wait to do this with my little man

  • Dani Fiori December 18, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    Missy,
    Is it crazy that I got choked up watching your beautiful video of family Christmas cookie making? This sums up exactly what I love most about it… The LOVE and FUN that goes into it! I’m especially loving how Beck used his icing bottle! Beautiful family! Thank you for sharing! Merry merry and still wishing we were neighbors.
    Xoxo Dani

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      No, not crazy at all – just tender-hearted sweet Dani B, of course! We’re so thankful for the decorating kit!! You know I wouldn’t reject to being neighbors… cookies year round? yes please!

  • Alison December 18, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Do you have a recipe for your sugar cookies? They look so perfect!
    Adorable video too!

  • Leila December 18, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    So cute! WHAT is that song?? I love it! I appreciate that you showed the mess after all the fun…I have three boys (ages 10, 8 & 8) so I know about the messes 😉 Worth it though!

    Merry Christmas

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      It’s called, “Pennies From Heaven” from the Elf Soundtrack

  • Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe December 18, 2013 at 7:14 pm

    Your family is just so adorable. Merry Christmas!

  • Erica December 18, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    This video is priceless! And I love, love, love me some Louis Prima!

  • Becky December 18, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Your family is so cute! Merry Christmas!
    Please do tell where you got the adorable gingerbread house cookie cutter!

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:35 pm

      You can find it on Amazon still, I believe. Just search “gingerbread house cookie cutters”

  • Holly December 18, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    What a sweet video! I smiled the whole time! My daughter is only two months but you better believe this is something I will be doing with her as soon as she is able. What precious moments you are creating with your loved ones. Thank you for sharing such meaningful moments of life. Hope you and yours have a Very Merry Christmas* P.S by the way what is the name of the song playing in your video?

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      Holly, I’m so happy you find joy in what we share… it means so much! Song is called, “Pennies From Heaven” from the Elf soundtrack. Merry Christmas to you too!

  • Emily December 19, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Such a cute video! Do you use your Cannon camera to film it? You should do a post on how you and your husband take your amazing pictures and videos. I love the background song “pennies from heaven” it always reminds me of Elf such a great movie.

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      Yes, we use our still camera in video mode for making the videos!

  • Marla December 19, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Such cute pics. Adorable family. Must know where your plaid shirt is from. I love it.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!

    • missy January 3, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Shirt is from Abercrombie and Fitch 🙂

  • Ashley December 19, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Goodness these short clips have got to be the highlight of your blog! I love them!! If only I knew how to create something similar. my only difference would be–instead of two boys I have 3 girls!

  • Mel December 20, 2013 at 1:58 am

    LOVE this! You all look so happy which is what this season is all about!

    xo Mel
    turquoise blonde

  • Jenedy December 20, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    So relieved to see you guys make a mess once in a while too. Lol. I’m also amazed at your boys’ attention span! At my house this fun would last for five minutes and then they’d probably be racing around the table with cookies in hand. Darling family, loved the video.

  • Jen January 4, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing these lovely photos and video – what family treasures! Found a 4.5″ house cutter on Amazon but yours looks much bigger – could you please confirm what size yours is? Thank you!

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