On the Fourth Day of Christmas

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On this fourth day of Christmas, I will be busy getting ready for an open house/party we are having on Saturday. The open house is from 1-8 p.m. and people can drop by any time to visit, have a cup of something to drink and a bite to eat. It's a way to take a few minutes out of busy schedules and sit and chat with friends.

My plan today is to watch "White Christmas" since it seems fitting given the 3+ feet of snow we received. We are at the point where we have no place else to put the snow.  Our plow guy is planning on coming back with a back hoe and moving some of the snow.  Dan and the boys spent about 3 hours outside yesterday clearing off cars, walkways, the deck and roof raking the edges of the house.  Snow is fun but too much of it can be a pain.


I came up with the menu for Saturday and the plan is to go grocery shopping for all I need today so I can spend tomorrow prepping.  

Appetizers
Maple-Bacon Smokie Sausages
Cranberry Brie Bites
Goat cheese and sun-dried tomato crostini
Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels
Pepperoni pinwheels
Cheese and Cracker Platter
Veggie Platter
Bruschetta with black olives and capers

 For Later in the Day (I'll put this out around 5ish)
Baked Ziti
Meatballs

Cookies/Bars/Desserts
Molasses Crinkles
Snickerdoodles
Bizcochitos
Lemon Bars
7 Layer Bars
Mini Cheesecakes
Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Fudge

Beverages
Punch
Eggnog
Coffee
Tea

 Enjoy this 4th Day of Christmas!  I'll leave you with this version of The Little Drummer Boy.  Love the drums!

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