making sugar cookies

Right after Halloween we were feeling the loss of that holiday. There had been so many activities, and now there wasn't a whole lot for the kids to look forward to for a while. It had gotten cold enough outside they finally had to play inside, and we needed something to do. Chad, having some time suggested that we do a service project, and really let the kids do the whole thing. Cookies are our fall back, and that seemed like a good project for them on a cold afternoon. Luckily Chad spearheaded this one. I typically don't have the patients for the mess that comes with such hands-on help. I usually let the kids dump an ingredient after I have measured it, or let them hold an egg or something before I crack it, but Chad got down on the floor with a bowl and a spoon and let them do it all. He is a pretty amazing dad! That night for family home evening we delivered plates and plates of cookies all over Village Green and in our ward in Council Bluffs. There were some less than perfect looking cookies, but we had a great time making a big mess!