Party time...

Mel and Mike brought Pizza.. yummy!
Jordan

Tyler

Lauren

Mike

Mel

Morgan

mmm... cupcakes!

mmm... boston cream pie!

Carter

It's time for SANTA (aka: Bingo)!

Lauren... you almost have it!

Carson really into it!

holiday wreath... anyone!

Nana is cheating just a little!

Who can get the most snowballs out of their bowl... no scooping!

Lauren head to head with Amanda... go!

Tyler vs. Melony

Watch out Ty!

Musical chairs... always a fun game!

but a little dangerous with big kids!

Uno

Tis the season for parties... My kids just love parties and we had one with my family on Sunday. It was so much fun. We missed Dennis and Shawn. It is always fun to be with family and I can't believe how grown up everyone is getting. I don't get the chance to see all of Jen's kids much and they are just big. We are all just getting old, dang it! We had dessert night and played games and opened a few presents. I tried to carry on the tradition from when I was a little girl and all of my aunts, uncles and cousins went to my Grandma and Grandpa's house for a big party on Christmas Eve. My uncle Richard always was the life of the party and made it sooo much fun for us. He always had silly, goofy games and prizes and was loud and fun. So I try to do a few things, I know it's just not the same. I hope to keep the tradition alive as much as I can and my kids will have great memories. Thanks for the fun evening everyone!