Inspired by:
Lens-Artists Challenge #75: Nostalgic
…I look forward to seeing the nostalgic moments that are most special to you. Past holidays, times with family and friends, travel moments, or just something that reminds you fondly of days gone by – it’s your call. Give us a small peek into the things you’re nostalgic about.
V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #76: Music
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Get out the red and green sprinkles!
And the tiny chocolate chips!
Cookie sheets!
Cookie cutters!
Start the music!
It’s Time!
When I was raising my children – and by the time each was around 2 years old – we made Christmas cookies together as a family. Simple cream cheese sugar cookies.
We used the same aluminum cookie cutters I used when I was a child.
Our tradition? I made the dough the day before so it was easier to roll out.
My daughter – and then my son – learned how to use a rolling pin and press a tree or bell shape into the flattened dough.
Let the decorating begin!
Creativity was serious business.
The teenage years sparked unique decorating ideas such as the occasional anatomically correct gingerbread man. Ahem. All in good fun though…
Every year we were accompanied by the Sesame Street Christmas Sing-Along album pumping through the speakers (yes, we had speakers in the kitchen!)…and the clicking of the Canon camera.
My husband, I and the “kids” continued this annual family tradition for over 25 years…always accompanied by Big Bird, Cookie Monster (of course!) and the rest of the gang.
Cookies in the making. Oven warming. Four voices singing – the muppets’ lines memorized to perfection…
It’s that time of the year
When we all want to hear
A Christmas sing-along…
Or
Count, count, count — counting the days,
Count, count, count — counting the day…
I’m counting the days, ’til Christmas day is due…
(just a sample taste of this fabulous album – released in 1984 – just in time for our family).
A bit of nostalgia I never tire of revisiting.
Decorated or about to frosted!
Both in pictures and in song.
one letter UP ~ diary 2.0 
Wonderful photos of your babies making yummy cookies! I thought the cookie cutters were cookies at first, doink! 😂☺️
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LOL! Thank you 🙂
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I love that look of intense concentration on your kids’ faces! Wonderful memories!
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They did concentrate :). Thank you – yes, they are wonderful memories.
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What fun and I bet your grandchildren still remember making cookies… you created some wonderful memories!
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My children still remember! I have one grandchild (so far!) and he has helped make cookies using these cookie cutters twice – and he is only 3 🙂
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Ha ha! Great fun!
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Thank you!
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What a great tradition. Love the song!
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Glad you enjoyed this. It was a fun family tradition – songs included!
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What a wonderful memory OLU. I’m sure your children remember it as fondly as you do. And now your grandchild! Fantastic
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Thank you! I think they do – it was a fun tradition. I’m happy it’s being continued too 😊.
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Oh my goodness, the kids are so cute! Such serious faces as they decorate! Great memories 🙂
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Thanks!! Great memories for sure.
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And great memories make a fine gift that keeps on giving! Much love sent your way! ❤
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Memories to cherish ❤️
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Thank you! They certainly are 🙂
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Wonderful memory for Christmas traditions. Thank you for sharing these precious photos. 🙂
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Definitely a top nostalgic memory too 🙂 Thank you!
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Your post warmed my heart and brought back fond memories of Christmas Past. Loved seeing the photos of your children. Merry Christmas to you, since it’s getting close. 🙂
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Thank you very much 🙂 It is getting close – Merry Christmas to you as well.
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