cookies, cookies, cookies. and friday favorites.




Dear friday favorite things,
this is week 41 that you've been around
and I must say that this is one of my favorite ways
to list some favorite moments from my week.


 Dear Minnesota,
We have no snow.
I like having snow at Christmas.
Here's a picture of  me in last year in December
just in case you forgot what snow actually looks like.


Dear little boy who tries to sneak cookies,
I know that you ate at least eight cookies yesterday.
And I can hear your little
moh--cookies, momma
coming from your sweet little body.
Okay...just one more.


Dear little boy who likes to sneak the royal icing,
It is not butter.
I know you keep telling me the yellow one is butter,
but all that tasting that you're doing won't change it to butter.


Dear little boy who is in awe of the cookie decorating,
You are just too cute.
And yes, you may have one more cookie.


Dear Bob's Red Mill and other gluten free flour manufacturers,
You really helped me this Christmas.
Even though it takes a blend of 3-5 different flours
you must know that 
my cookies taste great.
To read more about my traditions go to my guest post at Sharing the Journey here


Dear gluten free sugar cookies,
Shhh...I like you better than the flour cookies that I made last year
that had gluten in them.
Yes, you took a bit more work, but oh my, oh my,
I'm like that little boy who needed 
one moh cookie.


Dear Target,
Please have enough lanes open so that I don't have to wait too long in line.
No picture, but definitely a favorite when there is no line. :)

Dear Hannah,
Thank you for editing these pictures for me.
I love the time that you put in them
and am grateful for your help.


Dear little boy who likes those cookies,
Thank you for all of your help today
with frosting
and taste-testing.


Dear blog readers,
Thank you for all your kind comments
and encouraging words.
I am thankful for you all 
Blessings on your day and your Christmas!

Signed,
me
{rachel}

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20 comments:

carissa said...

Those cookies look amazing! I'm sure you don't even miss gluten! Samuel and his skeaking are oh so very cute!

The high yesterday was 78. 78!!! On the first day of winter. I went on a run in shorts and a tank. On the first day of winter. It makes me kinda crazy. I like to be cozy and cold on Christmas. We need you to get some snow and then send us that arctic air blast. Pretty please!

Love ya!!! Merry Christmas, Martins! Hope our card arrived safely or will arrive safely! : )

Tara said...

I always love your Friday favorites! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Unknown said...

Those cookies look delicious! You have such a beautiful family :)

xo Shane
shaneprather.blogspot.com

Heather said...

Your cookies turned out BEAUTIFUL. So proud of you and your journey!

Anonymous said...

Those cookies look good and your favorite thing list is so cute. Yes I have little ones steeling cookies here too!!! LOL. And gluten free can be SO good!!

Sam said...

We haven't even gotten to the cookies...and we have decided to do Christmas on Christmas Eve for the sake of having a proper day of worship. Merry Christmas sweet friend!

Laurie Collett said...

I'd love to be there and have 1 moh cookie! Sweet Christmas blessings to you & your lovely family!

starla said...

Ohhh I love that picture of you in the snow you look so pretty!!
We are going to be doing the cookies, toffee and goodies today!!! YIPPY!!!!

Anonymous said...

Cookies look so yummy! We are hoping for snow here in Virginia, but don't think it will happen this year.

Amanda @ The Pelsers said...

Tapioca Starch tip: Do you have any kind of Asian Market near you? I found that I can get my tapioca starch at our local Asian Market for about $.80/14oz rather than the $2+/12oz I was paying on Amazon.

Leovi said...

I love those cookies colors, pretty pictures.

Sara said...

The photos you & your daughter capture are so precious!

Yana said...

I love the snow & shovel photo... You are so lucky to experience the season with snow! :) Merry Christmas to you and your family.

webee said...

rachel and hanna and the rest of your family:Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!i pray all your dreams for the new yr comes true

Lea @ CiCis Corner said...

What sweet memories you are always making with your children. I love it!

Our daughter probably got enough snow in Kansas for you and them. She is really having to adjust to "life with snow and more snow."

Thanks so much for your sweet comments. LIke you, I look forward to the day we can meet face to face. Christmas hugs to you!

Unknown said...

Merry Christmas!!

Rebecca said...

Merry Christmas! Thank you for all of your wonderful posts this year!

Nona said...

I loved making cookies this year, but how I wished we had some cute little ones likes yours helping. Maybe soon.

Rhoda said...

Oh your description of your son is so sweet and reminds me of my two sons! My 2 year old kept sneaking gingerbread men at our carol service - I think he must have eaten about 6!

Anonymous said...

Snow and cookies would be heavenly!

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