As I’m sure it was for you, this past week was a full one! Thankfully everything on the must-do list was checked off. All the cookies deliveries were made (hundreds of cookies), shopping and gift wrapping, and food was prepared for the Christmas day big family dinner. Whew!
The weekend couldn’t have been more wonderful. The weather cooperated so nicely for typically warm Florida which helped when it came time to go outside. Everything tasted great and the desserts were even better. My parents have starting hosting Christmas dinner again for many of our out of town family. We ended up being 16 at the table this year. I remember growing up with more than 30 at our table (and it was typically very loud!) As is my custom, I pitched in with several different items – a couple of sides along with some desserts, I also designed the placecards (or in this case goody boxes), helped with decor, and set up Christmas trivia. Here are some photos I took to keep as momentos.
The desserts I brought were a pear/cranberry tart, a snowball tower, some fairy drop cookies (not shown), mini apple pies on puff pastry, and chocolate/peanut butter cake pops. My mom added a pumpkin roll and pecan pie to the table as well as fruit. Others brought goodies like chocolates and fruitcake!
This was probably my favorite part of the day being we snacked on these goodies while playing our family gift exchange! Gifts and Desserts – how can you go wrong!
I hope you had an equally wonderful time with family and friends and I wish you the best last week of 2010!
You know it was a lot of fun that day!! The food was good and being you and the family was great!