My sweet daughter-in-law never ceases to amaze me! With a brand-new baby, she still managed to pull off the loveliest of Christmas Cookie Exchange parties this past weekend. I am so proud of her. I love that she values creating traditions and memories for her family…. and admire that she does it on a few hours’ sleep each night!
This year, three new babies attended the party. Although our granddaughter is the first grandie on our side, she is the fourth on her other side – three of which were born this year! What a joyful occasion.
Of course no cookie exchange party is complete without a hot cocoa bar (oldest nephew’s fave – especially when stirred vigorously with peppermint candy cane sticks). And my daughter-in-law’s s’mores cookies made it even more special.
And don’t veggies taste better when shaped into a Christmas tree on the platter?
And cheese and sausage on a bed of aromatic rosemary shaped into a wreath?
Deviled eggs are more festive, too, when dyed red and green.
There is nothing like Christmas through the eyes of children and passing down traditions.
Lovin’ from the oven! The best kind.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Wow, this looks great !
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Oh this is lovely Jodi! What a fun tradition!
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It really is 🙂
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Wow she is amazing ! And her creativity is blossoming even with the added title of “mommy”!…..cheers
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She sure is – I keep trying to encourage her not to push herself too much – but it is just her nature 🙂
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Kudos to your daughter-in-law for having the energy to history with a newborn in the house! Everything looks so yummy!
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Fun family tradition, just wait until they’re all running around! I spied your cute cheese balls 🙂
Jenna
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Oh boy! One is at the running around age already – you are right – imagine when they all are! LOL! Good eye spying those cheese balls too 🙂
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What a lovely party! And I saw your tray of cheese balls! 😀 Looks like so much fun!
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You have a good eye PJ! 🙂
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LOL!
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Looks like a special party! I love the photos, the cookies look scrumptious and the home comfty and welcoming!🎄
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It was at my son and daughter-in-law’s home. She does have it decorated so comfy and welcoming. She has such a knack! 🙂 ❤
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That’s wonderful you are so close to her!😉
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I am so so so fortunate! 🙂 ❤
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What a wonderful tradition! You really are lucky to have a daughter-in-law who values family traditions and is willing to help make them happen.
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I really am! ❤
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Beautiful, Jodi–family and fixin’s! I am stealing the wreath idea…love that, and all the goodies!
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Indeedy! And steal away – everything tastes better when it is made Christmasy – right? Especially with rosemary 🙂
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Rosemary is the wonder herb!
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my fave
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Such a fun tradition!! And yummy too!! 💕
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It is 🙂
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Amazing food and such fun for the entire family!
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It really was so lovely 🙂
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I’ve never been to a cookie swap before but I’d sure like to have been at this one. Looks like it was a great time 🙂
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You should consider doing. 😉
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Hi Jodi, wonderful party, all these cookies and delicious stuff. And 3 babies! I’m sure you had lots of fun!
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😝👍🎄
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Love this! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Lynn!
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Looks like a fun time! 🎄🍼🍪 Great to see Colleen’s creative touches too and your yummy cheese balls! ❤️
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she is so amazing! I think you know how much I adore her! LOL!
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Yum! Food and family, what could be better? (K)
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that’s so right 🙂
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Whoa…I need to be invited next year!!😊
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Deal! 🙂
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What a wonderful idea and time! Thanks Jodi, I always enjoy your posts. 🙂
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Thanks T – right back at ya! ❤
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What a idea …..I love this …
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What a fun idea 🙂 and all those cookies, yum ! Your daughter in law sounds like a real gem. x
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She sure is! 🙂
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The food and cookies look delicious! My favorite though about the image of you all…your sweet Granddaughter is looking at you! 🙂
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Awh! I wish that were the case, but I think it just looks that way! LOL! We can pretend 🙂
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Yes, let’s pretend! 🙂
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☺💕
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Beautiful family! What a fun tradition:)
Love the ideas on serving veggies in the shape of a Christmas tree, and I will be copying the s’mores recipe. Beautiful, simple, and I can just see my sweet little Hazel eating those!
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the s’more cookies are so yummy and super easy! Hazel will LOVE them!
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Also, could you tell me how those Christmas cards are displayed in the background?Thanks
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My daughter-in-law has an old antique shutter – and they are in it! 🙂
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So sweet… in every way! What fun to share family traditions with the youngest family members! Now I’m inspired to create a Rosemary wreath. 🙂 Warm holiday hugs, Jodi! ♡
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Thanks Dawn! Holiday Hugs to you too!
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