Family Christmas Celebration (2009)

We celebrated with the whole clan of kids and the local grandfolk on Sunday the 27th. thanks to the awesome sales the day after Christmas... I was able to add a place for 6 more peeps at my table. After presents were opened... the kids all had a blast playing Beatles Rock Band. Click on any image below to see the entire photo and video collection!

Christmas Day (2009)

We had our usual early morning stockings and presents with the 2 youngsters. Jesse came by and hung out with us for a while. Then we all enjoyed fresh Halibut and Sweet Potato fries for dinner (the Halibut was from my nephew Garet, who caught and brought it home from Alaska). Click on any photo below to see the entire photo and video collection.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Greetings from the Rice Family - 2009

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22nd Annual Family Cookie Exchange

This wonderful tradition was started by Cheryl, Nikki, and Norman 22 years ago. It then grew to Cheryl, Nikki, Norman, Alyson, Ashley & Garet. After that the entire family joined in and it grew from there. This year was hosted by Lance & Reba at their wonderful home on Camano Island! They outdid themselves with festive decorations, wonderful food, and tasty beverages. A good time was had by all!!!

From the Album: 22nd Annual Family Cookie Exchange (2009)

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

We are getting into the spirit of the holidays with decorating the house, taking a trip to our hometown of Edmonds, and making our annual gingerbread thing with candy on it.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Family Cookie Exchange Party!!

We hosted the annual Family Cookie Exchange this Year!!


Here is the cookiefest gang!


Some photos of the festivities....















The Winners Circle...



Jasmine's Chocolate Chip


Susan’s Yummy Little Almond Sandwich Cookies


Julie's Ginger Creams


Reba's Butterscotch Delights


Erika & Jeff’s Mint Melts

Family Cookie Exchange - Jan 4, 2009