8th Annual Cookie and Ornament Exchange

 The day has arrived for my annual party.  All the work is finished and I'm ready for fun.  This post is a look back at getting here and the day itself.  Enjoy.

10/28 - While in Montana, I found this cute Santa and he is perfect decor for the party.  He's ready to greet guests.

11/25 - Mister and I spent a morning before I went to retreat and found all the supplies for the craft project.  I was only short the wood.  While I was gone, he cut up a fence post from the back yard and drilled holes to make the pieces ready.  What a man.  My ornament that I purchased in Missouri last July is standing by as well.

11/27 - Typing and printing recipes.  Readying pages for handout.

My book is up to date, Cindy's new one is ready to go, and a stack of recipes for everyone else.

12/3 - My ornament sample for the Make and Take is done and ready to share.

12/6 - It's a baking day.  Coffee cake is first.

Next is to get the 12 dozen Meringue Cookies done.✓

Last - cinnamon rolls for tomorrow morning.  They got a little dark, but it is what it is.

12/7 - Today is the day!  The house is set and I'm ready for fun.

New decor is lit and beautiful.

The ladies have arrived and our sample table looks amazing.

Breakfast is served.  Also bacon, but it was on the table.  Egg dishes were individually served.

Love this time with friends - yep, Mimosas too.

My sweetie watching over the crafting process.

Let the TA-DA's begin.  Jen, Sam, and Lori

Stephannie Cindy, and Gwen

Now for the Ornament Exchange - 

What did everyone get?  Sam, Cindy, Lori

Stephannie, Jen, Gwen

Group picture with our Make and Takes.

Cookie Exchange is always the last on the itinerary.

Well, that's it for another year.  I had a blast and loved every minute of it.  Thank you to all who attended.