After days of preparation, we are ready for the second annual (well only annual if we are on site... ;)) Christmas Eve Party!! Every one is in good spirits waiting to get the party started! But first...
"Let me take a selfie..." No, just kidding.... But it is family picture time! The good "spirits" may go away now... It's always such a painful experience!! ;)
We are trying to get set up by the tree, but let me tell you, it has become very difficult to take pictures in front of the tree! These "little" people have become HUGE people and pretty much cover up the whole tree!!
Marz trying to show everyone how to "strike a pose."
I'm still trying to figure things out... I must say, everyone is being really good!! That is a first!! ;)
Finally, Chris looks at an old Christmas picture that was sitting on the bookshelf and suggested that we set up like we did in the picture from 10+ years ago. Well, no. That's not going to happen... Again, these "little" people can no longer sit on our laps, so we kneeled. That was the best we could do... We got a little bit of the tree in the pic...
It was finally suggested that we go outside since it was such a beautiful evening, and this is what we came up with... This momma is happy! :)
Finally!! Let's get this party started!!!
Pictures of friends, who have become our family in Tembag.
Yah, Stormy! Get this "troublemaker" under control!! ;)
One of the best!! Love my Stormy!
We had a special birthday boy attend the party, so I whipped up some of my cake making magic to surprise Bill with a cake.
And he was surprised... ;D
The party is winding down and a few of us are hanging out in the kitchen. The conversation swung around to who had the longest legs... Comparison... Marz, you came out just a little short. ;)
Always try to get one of these no matter what event we are at. :) Love these ladies!
And why oh why is this the only picture I have with any of my kiddos?!?!? Maybe next time... ;)
And then it's over!! Christmas Eve is never the same as being at home having Oyster Stew and Sloppy Joe's. But what we do have here in Tembag is a family of our own, made up of people from all over the world. A family that will never be able to be replaced, and one that will always be cherished!
Merry Christmas Eve Everyone! xo
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