Last year, I didn't manage to get many cookies made at all. I was in the right "mood" today, so I had 2 of my 3 kids help make peanut butter blossoms, a two-layer brownie with M&Ms in it, and frosted pumpkin cookies. It's a start. OK... the pumpkin cookies aren't frosted just yet, but that's next. Hope I can get a nice assortment together before Christmas & that my oldest son doesn't find them all in the freezer before then! I love the gingerbread tradition - such fun for a 20 year-old to still want to join you. Beautiful tradition for your family!