Christmas baking

Grandma Joyce asked Hayden what he wanted for Christmas. He wanted Grandma to teach him how to make cinnamon rolls from scratch. Thomas had the day off of work, I'm homeschooling Hayden, and I couldn't think of a better activity for all three of them. 

Grandma came over early with tons of baking supplies. Hayden and Garnema began the task of making dough and then kneading it. Thomas jumped in and was in his element. When he was debating between being a chef or an IT computer technician for work, I still wonder if he shouldn't have gone with chef because of his love for food and how well he cooks. 

The smiles continued throughout the day as yummy goodies were made. What started out as a batch of cinnamon rolls quickly turned into an all day goodie baking event. 

The cinnamon rolls were delicious. Here is something about the wonderful smell of yummy goodies in the oven. It makes a house feel,like home and brings the Christmas spirit out in all. 

They were all having so much fun together that they started planning what else to make. Of course, I quickly suggested banana bread and that I had frozen ripe bananas in the freezer. If you are baking for Christmas, sugar cookies are a must, so they were next on the list. Thomas has always wanted to learn how to make homemade peanut brittle and if you are making peanut brittle, why not make English toffee, as well. 

I loved the laughter coming from the kitchen, the wonderful smells from the oven and the Christmas spirit that was tangible in our home. It was the perfect day. 

We love you Grandma Joyce. We are so grateful for the joy and love you bring to our lives.