My Love to the Sea

I drew inspiration for these cookies from my children, with the ocean as a metaphor for how I see them at this stage in their lives.

My oldest child is close to adulthood, getting ready to go out into the world, bravely pressing on through the ”waves” of life and facing, head-on, the vast oceans of opportunity ahead of her, even when they seem overwhelming.

My second child is more cautious, doesn’t like taking risks, and does things on her own time, so a tentative foot in the water best represents her. But she also has a wild side, and I know she’ll eventually jump in with both feet.

My third child is always up for an adventure. He’s thoughtful, curious, and constantly amazed… And he has so much more to learn. The boy in a boat watching a whale illustrates his spirit of wonder.

The child who would have been my fourth was unfortunately lost before we could meet him or her. Pearls are beautiful, but they are made from pain, and so I honor my lost little one with a pearl in an oyster shell.

My youngest child is a wild soul; he inhabits a different world, filled with songs and fun and critters. Sometimes he’s a struggle, but he is very sweet and loving. He would definitely kiss a fish.

Ohhh Susie, this is such an awesome masterpiece! Congratulations, you have described and represented each of your blessed children in such a heartfelt and beautiful way. Thank you for sharing all this with us. Your cookies are stunning. First Prize 🏆 for me.

Wow! Fantastic cookies dear Susie!!! @Susie Jacobs I particularly like the different perspectives of these cookies. Great work. ❤️

What a wonderful sea collection of cookies Susie @Susie Jacobs!! Really creative idea of "framing" each cookie. And so perfect as representations of the spirit of each of your children...even the child you never knew. How hard!! But what a wonderful perspective depicted as a pearl. What could be more perfect?!!

Our children are each so unique and gifted, aren't they?! I love the joy you see in each of them as they continue to grow into their own independent adults. Such a wonderful set my dear ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

I loved this entry - congrats again!

They’re fabulous! Congratulations!

Amazing Susie. Incredibly creative

@Heather Bruce Sosa posted:

Ohhh Susie, this is such an awesome masterpiece! Congratulations, you have described and represented each of your blessed children in such a heartfelt and beautiful way. Thank you for sharing all this with us. Your cookies are stunning. First Prize 🏆 for me.

Aw thank you Heather ❤️ These kiddos are my biggest fans and greatest inspiration!

@Icingsugarkeks posted:

Wow! Fantastic cookies dear Susie!!! @Susie Jacobs I particularly like the different perspectives of these cookies. Great work. ❤️

Thank you so much! ☺️ It was so fun to make such a different but cohesive piece.

@Cookies Fantastique posted:

What a wonderful sea collection of cookies Susie @Susie Jacobs!! Really creative idea of "framing" each cookie. And so perfect as representations of the spirit of each of your children...even the child you never knew. How hard!! But what a wonderful perspective depicted as a pearl. What could be more perfect?!!

Our children are each so unique and gifted, aren't they?! I love the joy you see in each of them as they continue to grow into their own independent adults. Such a wonderful set my dear ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...

Thank you! Yes, it’s a privilege to walk beside them as they grow into their unique selves.

@Julia M. Usher posted:

I loved this entry - congrats again!

Thank you Julia!

@Aproned Artist posted:

They’re fabulous! Congratulations!

Thank you so much.

@LisaF posted:

Amazing Susie. Incredibly creative

Oh thank you. 😊