These are just a few of the 20 dozen beautiful, whimsical cookies a group of friends made and decorated this weekend for a "Drop In & Decorate" party.
We were seven people among many across the US making cookies for various good causes during these first few days of May.
This year, more than 7000 cookies are being baked, decorated and donated to various charitable organizations and agencies across the country.
When one member of our team, high school freshman Alison Knysh, heard that our work was part of a big cookie-baking team across America, she very quietly, slowly and thoughtfully said, as she realized how many people were involved in this effort, and about the many people for whom we were doing this, "Oh…WOW!"
It's a small thing, but it's something we can do to help someone, somewhere, somehow.
There's still time if you'd like to host your own "Drop In & Decorate" party. Check here for more information about how to do that.
The friends who worked together to create cookies for a good cause at our "Drop In & Decorate" event this year include:
Jo-Anne Knysh
Sara Knysh
Alison Knysh
Shayda Khorasani
Aanchal Mohan
Kyle Borch
I’m grinning from ear to ear as I read your description of your cookie decorating event and especially Alison’s wonderful comment, which really says it all. “Wow” indeed — the cookies are beautiful, and the agencies that get those 20 dozen (wow again!) cookies will be thrilled. So many people will have a happy Mothers Day because of you and your friends. On behalf of Drop In & Decorate, I thank you all, from the bottom of my heart.
20 DOZEN!? Wow, that’s certainly impressive. Congratulations on doing such a wonderful thing.
Thanks, both!
Yes, it was quite the mountain o’cookies as we first began. But once we got our process and team rolling, it really went fast and was fun.
We will do it again!
I love your bright, vibrant icing colors!
Thanks, Lucia! We have Jo-Anne to thank for that.
Great job on your event! I am sure the recipients were thrilled with the beautiful cookies