The "S" in Cookies

I am having lots of fun making cookies and learning the art of decorating them well. They're still not without flaws, but I believe I improve with each new batch.

My brother and sister-in-law gave me the coolest gifts for my birthday this year. (Ok, I'm pretty sure it was all my SIL's idea, but she did sign his name on the card.) They gave me this cookie press and a very cute apron.

Look closely at what it says.

Isn't that great? She is so creative and thoughtful. Her gifts (and cards) always speak straight to my heart.

Several years ago she bought me a gluten-free cookbook when we put our youngest son on that diet. (Which we're about to go back to.) She bought me a beautiful robe when we moved into our new house and some classic books when I was on my all-I-want-to-do-is-read kick a few years ago.

I appreciate her so much.


Though I did use my apron today to make cookies today, I am still trying to figure out the cookie press. There seems to be a trick to it that I'm just not getting.

So instead of being little spritz cookies, I rolled out the dough and used a cookie cutter. They were great with a big cup of coffee. Or that's what my family told me.

I make 'em, but I don't eat 'em.

We'll be getting back into the swing of things this week. I believe my youngest son and I will be making a Whole Foods/Costco trip tomorrow, and I have lots of cleaning to do before my mom and aunt get in Friday night. We will head to Trade Days on Saturday morning and eat at my favorite restaurant Saturday night. Fun, fun!

Have a wonderful week!