So my photos are backwards, but that's o.k. Today is Cinco de Mayo and I have never officially celebrated it before. Miguel has told me that more Americans celebrated than actual Mexicans. Just so you know, it's not their Independence Day. It actually is a celebration of a victory over the French, I believe, in a town called Puebla. Miguel gave us an impromptu history lesson while we waited for our cookies to bake. I figured since my girls are half Hispanic I better get on board with this holiday. I decided we should go and have authentic Mexican tacos at a taco shop and the girls and I got suited up in our Mexican paraphernalia. We then headed home to make these festive treats. They are sombrero cookies. Such a cute idea thanks to familyfun.com! All you need are white gumdrops, sugar cookies, frosting, and the red, green, and white beadlike sprinkles. Easy enough, right? We were going to do Mexican paintings, but it was getting late so we'll have something to do tomorrow. You'll love this craft idea so stay tuned.
Gabriela and Sophia loving their sweet treat. I think their attire is so festive. We got these when we took Gabriela to Mexico two years ago.
Julianne loved the cookies too. Her face is red because she was crying two seconds before I took the picture. I was laughing at her dirty face and she got her feelings hurt. Such a sensitive soul!
Laboring away trying to make the perfect sombrero.
I think I've got it.
Oh and we put on some Mexican music to livin up the place which also resulted in an impromptu polka lesson with Papi. What can we say...we are a house full of dancers. We can't help it!
Gabriela and Sophia loving their sweet treat. I think their attire is so festive. We got these when we took Gabriela to Mexico two years ago.
Julianne loved the cookies too. Her face is red because she was crying two seconds before I took the picture. I was laughing at her dirty face and she got her feelings hurt. Such a sensitive soul!
Laboring away trying to make the perfect sombrero.
I think I've got it.
Oh and we put on some Mexican music to livin up the place which also resulted in an impromptu polka lesson with Papi. What can we say...we are a house full of dancers. We can't help it!
Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone.
We celebrated Cince de Mayo too! Those cookies are so cute, we will have to do that next year. I love your post about enjoying your children. You are such a good mom.
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