12 Holiday Cookies to Gift, Exchange & Serve

Cookies seem to be the one thing that is a must when it comes to holiday baking. Whether you're giving them to friends or serving them to your family, a plate full of delicious cookies is the perfect way to spread holiday cheer. This year I've put together a little collection of 10 of my favorite cookies that are not only easy to make but are downright delicious! Enjoy and happy baking!

Our 4th of July

Yesterday, Stephen and I woke up early and headed to the Kiwanis pancake breakfast. On our way there we found a couple of cup murals (bottoms of spray painted cups shoved into a fence). Just outside of the breakfast was the landing field for the hot air balloons, we were just in time to see a couple of them land.

After breakfast the parade started. The streets were crowded but we found a little spot to watch.

We saw Stephanie from the nienie dialogues.

And of course Cosmo was there getting the crowd rilled up.

Later we decided to hike the Y. We weren't the only ones with that idea.

We sat up there and let the Beach Boys serenade us from below.

The view was absolutely incredible. You could see absolutely everything!

Then we watched the fireworks and the fire. They don't call it the Stadium of fire for nothing, people.

We had such a fun and tiring day. Hope you had a happy and safe 4th of July!