Holiday Gathering Success

Well after 4 1/2 years of saying "I should have a party," I finally had my first Holiday Gathering, and I must say it was a smash. The day was filled with family, friends and great food and let's not forget the "Guess How Many Snowmen on Display" contest. Everyone did such a wonderful job in counting the snowmen and entering their guesses. My friend, Roxie, was the winner with her guess of 500, actually count was 494 Snowmen on display. I have included some photos for you all to see, they don't capture all 494 Snowmen, but I think you will get the picture.

Here is the kitchen:

I must show the table of goodies, half gone at the time of this photo.

Who else would have a bookcase of snowmen?

now onto the living room:

master bedroom:

the guest room:

and my Jim Shore collection...just so cute

and a great big thanks to my very special "guest" guests, Liam and Caleb.

Here is Liam with his mommy Whitney, enjoying a nice rest on the couch.

Here is Caleb with his Daddy Jed. I think Caleb had just finished with his count and was taking a break at the goodie table.

and Liam after counting all the snowmen, all great counters deserve a nap.

Thanks to all my family and friends who made my first Holiday Gathering a great success! A great BIG thanks to Rick for all the help! Thanks to Linda for the help on the cooking and to Jenni for the last minute help. Without you guys the party would not have been a success.

Soon the snowmen will be packed up, waiting until next year, when there will be another "Guess How Many Snowmen are on Display" contest. Could be more, could be less, no one will know until the guess.

oh, I almost forgot...

the lighted snowman toilet seat cover!