Sweets for the Sweet

This year we didn't make our usual Valentine sugar cookies.  We tried these chocolate cookies dipped in chocolate with sprinkles instead.  The kids were happy they still got to cut out cookies and put sprinkles on, which they love.  Since this recipe doesn't have any eggs in it, I even let them eat a little of the cookie dough.  I think Ciera is a chocolate lover just like me.

Cake Pops

We made some Easter cake pops, took them outside to eat, and then played in the backyard.  We had a short lesson on the Last Supper and what happened in the garden of Gethsemane, then had a simple dinner with foods common in Jesus' day (lamb, unleavened bread, and a salad using "bitter herbs").

 

Camden is into Star Wars now.  It all started with a neighbor's birthday party.  Here he is with one of the many things that becomes a "lightsaber."

St. Patrick's Day Snacks

Here's some ideas for me to remember next year.  These were some of the snacks we've had over the past week.  Ciera didn't eat much of the vegetable rainbow.  I was, however, surprised by how much Camden like that one (except the cauliflower and the green peppers).  He asked to have it again for the next couple days.  There was a dill dip with it, which I'm sure helped.  They both loved the fruit one, especially the novelty of eating marshmallows with their fruit!

We also made shamrocks with yogurt-covered pretzels, melted white chocolate, and frosting with green sugar.  They both had a blast dipping the pretzels in the white chocolate.  Camden actually liked putting them together, but Ciera would just dip and eat!  We had to keep the plate with the green sugar away from Ciera too.  She just wanted to dip her fingers in it and lick them off.  These turned out very tasty and addicting!  It was more of a treat than a snack though.