The second weekend in January we had Lucas' mom's family (name withheld to protect privacy) at our house for their annual Christmas party. Usually held the day after Christmas, this year they decided to schedule it in January to make it easier to attend (without all of the other Christmas committments to get in the way). Lucas' parents were hosting, but we offered our house for location since it is more central. It worked out great (for us at least!).
Allie playing with O...who I played with when she was only a little older than Allie!
Ry guy with R & M. R is, currently, the only other boy!
Cousin M - who loved the chalkboard!
Family hanging out at the party.
The main events of the party were the food (everyone brings their classic best dishes - yum!), the games (Lucas' parents always plan games. This year I was playing with the kids and didn't remember that I was on a team until the very end...and I knew the answer to every Christmas Carol question up until that point!), the gift exchange (they do a name drawing), and (this year) Santa - who not only gave presents to the kids, but also announced the gender of the twins' newest cousin-to-be...A BOY!!!!!Ry-guy loved this snowman. He gave him many hugs and kisses throughout the night.
Allie opening her gift (for some reason, she is the only one we caught on camera...)
One of the best things about the evening was that this was one of the few occassions with all of the great-grandkids together with great-grandma! I know this will be a treasured picture.
Allie opening her gift (for some reason, she is the only one we caught on camera...)
One of the best things about the evening was that this was one of the few occassions with all of the great-grandkids together with great-grandma! I know this will be a treasured picture.Great Grandma with all of the great-grandkids (and Lucas and me...)
7 comments:
Wow! Great-grandma has a gorgeous bunch of kids!!!Sounds like a wonderful time together and oh, the food sounds good!! Good to have a peek into your world, Kim. Love and prayers, Grandma
How did you post when you are on the road?? I was surprised to see this, but it was nice. I figured no new posts for awhile. See how much I know. Hugs to all especially Grandpa in Iowa!! Love & Prayers Nana & Poppy in MI
Can you please send me a copy of the pic with Great Grandma and the kids? We didn't get one with our camera (husband:fail). ;)
I scheduled the post :) I thought it would be a fun surprise for those who knew I was gone!
CORRECTION: As you can CLEARLY see in the picture, Ry guy and Ray are NOT the only boys. Jake is just older, so I tend to lump him in with the adults (if you aren't in the playroom, you're a grown-up right?)! Sorry, Jake!
I confirmed with Jeff last night that he was the one who took the photo with your camera ... since you were both in the photo and all. Husband:Success!!
Ready for a new blog!!
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