December 20, 2014
Our family has grown and with the kids having extended families or needing to accomodate the boyfriend or girlfriend’s family, we have started a tradition of having a “Finger Food and Hors d’oeuvre” party on Christmas Eve. The kids can come and go to their boyfriend or girlfriend’s family’s house, when needed and then come back later. Getting everybody together for a sit down dinner would just be impossible. Going from one family dinner to another dinner, is nuts anyway! We do have the dessert contest and a gift exchange, when everyone is here. There is so much stress in all of our lives, hopefully, having a more relaxed atmosphere here makes Christmas a little more enjoyable. We use ‘around’ a lot. (Be here ‘around 5’.)
Hard and fast rules seem to create too much stress. I want my family to enjoy the time they are here, not be stressed trying to stick to a rigid schedule. That goes ditto for me!
Since we started the dessert contest, it makes it a little easier on me. There are plenty of desserts and it is pretty interesting how creative the desserts are.
Recipes for the menu items will be posted on the RECIPE INDEX page. Click here for the ►RECIPES.
