Saturday Morning Baking

What a difference a day (and a good night's sleep) makes!  I woke up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day this morning.

Of course, it helps that the day had some fun stuff to tackle. :)

Last night's snow only left a dusting, so I was able to get out of the driveway without a problem and up to my parent's house.  My mom and sister and I are getting ready for the hospitality portion of my Ecclesiastical Council (ie the food part).  So far on the menu we have sugar cookies, cupcakes and gingerbread!  I think members of the Board of Deacons are bringing brownies and more cookies!  I still need something savory, but people will be well-fed - that's for sure!

Big Red III came with me and was happily humming.

I held off on coffee and breakfast until I got here.  Why eat my own food when I can eat my parents'?  (Love you Mom and Dad!)

I am ridiculously excited about the fact that I am living close to my parents and can take advantage of their Costco membership.  These croissants are to die for delicious.  I toasted mine and put some butter on it.  Yummmmmmm.

Has anybody ever tried to make their own croissants?  That could be a fun project ...

Here's a sneak peak at the baking extravaganza!

Cupcakes ready to be iced!  I'm going to try the cream cheese frosting recipe that Ver posted awhile back.  I sent her a facebook plea for help this morning and she gave me some good tips - hopefully they come out as nicely (and yummy) as hers!

Gingerbread ready to go into the oven.  This smells like Christmas.

Sugar Cookies!

That's it for now - I'm off to make frosting.  Wish me luck!