Last night was my annual Holiday Cookie exchange. For 13 years now, I have hosted an evening with girlfriends as we celebrate in the the joyous occassion of holiday baking. Some of us have been together all 13 years, while others have joined in along the way. This has become a tradition that I started and plan to continue for many years. The challenge is to find the perfect holiday cookie and not repeat from years past. Believe me, it's getting difficult! By the end of the evening each person will get to take home 11-12 dozen different plates of cookies with the recipe and hopefully not have to bake for the remainder of the season! We spend the evening sharing cookie stories, enjoying each others company and endulging in the famous Cranberry Christmas pudding and Wassil that I only make for this special night. Thank you ladies for a fabulous evening. And the hunt begins for next years cookie!
The beaches here are absolutely beautiful and remind me of being in Cancun. Hopefully Ryan and I will make it back there again someday! Gorgeous soft sand that you could walk in for miles. The children are body surfing in the warm Atlantic ocean, while Janie and I are trying to take in some sun bathing. 
