This month seems to be all about the JOY that comes from friends, family and traditions. This weekend we celebrated another amazing tradition. From the time I can remember (and I think since the beginning of time), my grandma would have all the grandkids over for the annual Christmas Cookie Bake and Slumber Party. It was one of those nights that we looked forward to all year. Since my mom started having grandkids of her own, she has carried the torch. It continues to be one of our most favorite family traditions, even though there are far more BIG kids than little kids nowadays. Thankfully, this is a tradition for all ages!!
Lots of happy pictures of VERY happy memories...
The tables are set, the cookies are baked, the frosting is whipped and the sprinkles are ready...
My amazing mom bakes between 300-400 cookies for this event!! Can you believe that?!? That's what she gets for having such a huge posterity.
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Cute little Trey posing by Grandma's beautiful Filipino Christmas Tree.
His Daddy caught him under the mistletoe and took full advantage!
Me and two of my favorite boys!!
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And it's time for the mess making to begin...
Cute Cassidy with a handful of sprinkles
Jeremy, getting serious.
Tasha, Cayden and Colby
Alex and Megan
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It's so fun, because now that most of them are getting older, they bring spouses and a whole new generation of little ones to enjoy this fun tradition...
Amy & Kevin
Crystal & Clint
Briana & little Mae (who wanted NOTHING to do with my camera)
Tyler, Chauntelle & Riley. (even new baby Payton came... although she stayed clear of the mess and commotion)****
Grandma helps the little kids make their handprint sugar cookies...
And Grandpa helps with the frosting and decorating...
And at Grandma's house, no one gets in trouble for licking their knife, especially not Riley!!
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Not only does she bake cookies for the grandkids, but she lets us in on the action too!
I love this party...
and so do the really BIG kids!
Things have definately gotten more creative and interesting with my older nieces and nephews...
...like Colby's speedo wearing Barney colored gingerbread man?!? What the what?!?
Some of the cookies were pretty like this
and some were just loaded like this, but all of them were YUMMY... 
...thanks to them!!!!
Mom, thank you for all the work you do to make this party happen. You are the BEST mom and grandma in the whole wide world. (and thanks for letting us come, even though we're all grown up)
I love you!!
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{and what would a family party be without a picture like this...}
Me and my Tasha Gurl!
3 comments:
What a fun tradition! That's such a great idea.
It was so fun to see you today! I will probably dream about your salsa tonight.. :)
What a fun tradition and fun fun family you have kimmers!
What a fun FUN fun tradition! I can see why you wouldn't want to miss it for the world.
300-400 cookies? I'm still boggled by that.
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