This will be my last post before Christmas. Here are some photos of the cookie exchange, lunch at Sprague's Maple Farm, and others. Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone!
"C" is for CHRISTMAS COOKIES!
I will begin with the group photo. Several were taken with
cameras on "timer" setting. I thought a not-so-perfect photo would be nice for a change.
Sisters and nieces attended, as well as two of Lacey's co-workers at the hospital. They were lovely to meet---the more the merrier!
Lacey tells us about her special creations.
Can you guess whose nose that is in the lower right corner---ha?!
Nancy added an international flavor, baking Mexican Christmas sugar cookies. She dressed for her presentation and told us the story of her cookie choice. They were delish!
Candy canes added a festive touch to Patty's packages.
Deborah was able to attend this year.
Laughing at the cookie stories is always a highlight.
Allison brought homemade peanut brittle---her kids love it, too.
Christi listens attentively to all the baking stories, both funny and semi-tragic!
Erin is a sophomore in college---hard to believe. So nice to see the younger generation taking an interest in being with us oldsters.
CHRISTMAS MOUSE was our theme this year
Nancy and Lacey brought me some goodies, including this Christmas baker mouse.
He's swingin' from the beams!
Cathy's daughter-in-law, Elissa, is a regular attender.
That's all for the cookie exchange!
Nancy, Christi and Lacey went to Christmas festivities at the village park in Hammondsport after the party. Christi is in front of a store's HUGE display of Byer's carollers. I have two of these figures (above). I cannot image collecting any more of them. As Barry says, "they look deranged!"
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Dianne Directs MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
Dianne directed a 30-member cast (below) comprised of 4th through 12th graders. It was held at the Auditorium Theater in Rochester.
Here she is accepting an autographed poster, along with the assistant and student directors.
Renee's daughter, Tara, attended one of the performances, along with Dianne's family.
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Lunch at Sprague's
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From CAROL:
Jimmy at the Owego Lights Festival
Her tree.
A shot Carol took at Nancy's a few weeks ago. Look way toward the back and you can see Barry walking "Friday."
AND FINALLY---
CHRISTMAS CRITTERS!
I never get tired of pics of "Tinkerbell" and "Carlie." "Tink" has her very best holiday sweater on.
And PI MAN uses his home-brewed stout for cooking, too:
Stout-flavored roast beast!
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Hark the Herald angels sing, glory to the
new-born king.
Merry Christmas!
Very, very nice! That one pic of Christi is a HOOT! The Cookie Exchange really looked great. And congrats to Dianne and her play! And Pi Man's stout based roast was a hit, too! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletethanks Cindy and Nancy for all the detailed work that you did to make the cookie party very special to remember Mom--It was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a very safe and Happy Christmas!
Love to you all
Mary Ann