CHRISTMAS COOKIE EXCHANGE

For those of you who missed our Harris Family Christmas Cookie Exchange Dec. 8th, check out the pictures below! We had a great time with family and friends. When all was said and done, 95 people were counted being there including children! We had never hosted anything like this before so we were a little nervous about how it would go.

Rob and I initially wondered if all the people who said they were coming would actually show. Well they did and we had 3 tables overflowing with cookies. With so many cookies to choose from, and yummy treats to take home, I think everyone had a good time. Should we make this exchange a tradition each year??? Let us know your comments. Needless to say we owe a big: "THANK YOU!!!" to all the people that came and made it a point to be with us that evening. We are grateful for your support! Merry Christmas!!

These were our most creative cookies!

The Reindeers were made by Rose and David May. The Snowmen were made by James and Susan Strayer.

My Mom made these ones- go Deb!

Look at all the yummy cookies!

Free Chili!!!

There was a long line to the Chili all night!! We got lots of comments on how good the chili was. Little did people know it was a combination of Western Family Chili, Nalley Chili, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Corn, and Canned Kidney Beans-- all canned food!!! (I labored over that one!!)

The actual Cookie Exchange

People drew numbers at the door. When their numbers were called they came and did the exchange. We gave everyone boxes to fill up with cookies. Cookies left over at the end of the night were given to families in our ward and surrounding areas. I believe we made close to fifteen boxes that were given away!!

Socializing at the Party

Cita's Cute Kids


Matt and the back of Amanda's head

Liz and Steve and Baby Nash

Little Stinker

James!! What a handful of... JOY.... ??!! Today while I was on the phone for Symbiot, James managed to tear apart the Laundry Room, Living Room, Christmas Tree, and Mom's Bedroom. If only my camera was working! He tore apart my plant- bulb and soil and roots all over, down the hall and in my room and covering the fireplace and coffee table. Christmas tree ornaments broken and thrown down the heater vent. My candles and beaded wreaths(torn apart, beads everywhere) in the fireplace. AHHHHH

This kid needs constant supervision. This is the first day in a week and a half that I have tried to work! If I have to work when he is awake, I close the office door and he runs wild. I am not sure this situation is going to keep working out for me. Anyone need a job? Just let me know:)