Traditions

My year is ruled by traditions, and I wouldn't have it any other way. On the Fourth of July, my friends have a big party ending in lots of big fireworks. I think this is our 15th year. Several years ago, we started making cookies the night before, decorated in red, white and blue. The cookies are put in flower pots (with styrofoam holding them in place). The kids (and I count myself as one of them) eat the cookies after dinner and through the fireworks. I don't even care that the blue frosting turns my mouth blue! The cookies with sprinkles are my favorite. Here is one of our traditional cookies - Niki's version of the flag. Happy Birthday, America!