Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Easter Sugar Cookies!


The other night I stayed up late to pre-make sugar cookie dough and icing. I even colored the icing that night too! I've been wanting to make my mom's famous sugar cookies with Franny for a long time but it's such a project! By making most of the stuff the night before it really helped. We had so much fun! It's one of the family traditions that's been passed down. Sorry, no recipe. It's a family secret!



















For Family Night we focused on the True Meaning of Easter. We explained about the resurrection of Christ and how Easter was a time to remember what Christ had done for us. Franny was so excited to learn about it. She told me, " Mom, I died, and I Live AGAIN!" It was so cute! After the lesson we went out for an easter egg hunt. Each egg had a picture of Christ inside. Franny was so excited to find each picture of Him. Then we had some ice cream for family night treat. While eating ice cream I asked Franny what Easter was about. She yelled out, "Easter Eggs!" Dang, she didn't get it. Oh, well. I tried. I'm sure she'll figure it out soon.



6 comments:

Jay and Camille said...

Agh! I set the cookie down on the counter when you came over last night and then I forgot about it. I really hope it is still sitting there and that Jay didn't eat it. If it's still there I will be in heaven in 3 hours!

Kristine said...

you're such a good mom!

it's a fun time of year! Happy Easter. Those cookies look very tasty!

Jay and Camille said...

Holy cow. I just ate my cookie and it was the best sugar cookie I have EVER had! I will pay you to make me more.

Sarah Ruth Ritchie said...

Oh my goodness you and Franny are so cute... and seriously Franny is the most adorable kid. I LOVE her energy!! I think she gets it from you for sure. You are a such a good mom for her. And yes, the cookie from last night was amazing. Thanks for letting me hang out!

Missy! said...

It looks like you had a great time! Great idea with the pictures inside the eggs. I'll have to try that.

Mandy said...

i want to meet your kids!! and steal your family recipes. i'm hosting the big tietjen family easter egg hunt and FHE lesson this weekend, and i bought a packet of pics of Christ from DB to stuff in the eggs! such a great idea, thanks! i love all of the fun associated with easter, but it's really about the Savior. you're so good to teach 'em young (or try, at least. haha). love ya. xoxo