Celebrating...

Brynwood Cutout Cookies

I'm celebrating today. I finished the six dozen cookies Saturday to take to the party, and still had two dozen left for home. I fooled around with the icing for our cookies, and actually liked how they turned out! No pressure, just playing.

Brynwood Cutout Cookies - Final Version

 

These were my final party cookies. Royal icing takes practice, which I definitely haven't done, so they ended up cute, but not perfect, by any means. I'm happy with how they turned out, but if I do cutouts again, I'm going with the traditional frosting, and just make them yummy. Too much pressure if I use the royal icing.

 

The party was great fun. Games, about a dozen guests who brought their cute and delicious cookies, and well worth the drive home in a snowstorm. I'm so glad I went. Time with sisters (pictures on one of my sister's camera, waiting to be downloaded), nieces and their friends. Another cookie exchange under my belt.

 

Today is my BIRTHDAY!!! Handsome and I are going to celebrate together. We have a little trip planned, and will have lunch overlooking Lake Michigan. I'm looking forward to spending a relaxing day with him. 

 

The Beatles "When I'm 64" is running through my head. How the heck did that happen so fast? I sure don't feel more than about 50. Well, maybe a little more than 50. lol I'm going to close now. I've got some partying to do!