Last year we skipped our Christmas party to celebrate Abigail's baptism. Kevin refused to have two parties at Christmastime. (I suppose I can't blame him.)
But we came back with avenges this year, and it was so much fun!
Joined by many friends, a bonfire, yule log disco, sing-a-longs, and topped with an ugly Christmas sweater cameo concert, it was a memorable evening for sure!
The party started at 7pm, which seems reasonable until you have a kid. Then 7pm on a Saturday night feels like bedtime. Next year we'll be starting at 6- just to be sure we stay awake ;)
(and I'll be using a real camera since clearly my iPhone takes blurry pictures)
Once the little ones left / went to bed, it was time to partay!
Which we kicked off with a classic red wine spill
Once we got a second wine spill out of the way (that'd be me...) it was time for some carols! Todd on piano, Kelly on vocals, and the rest of us back-up choir.
A highlight of the night!
We'll have to work hard to measure up next year, but I think we've found a new tradition: night cap sing-a-longs!
Thanks again to our amazing friends who came and made the night so great.
My stomach hurt for days from laughing so much!
But we came back with avenges this year, and it was so much fun!
Joined by many friends, a bonfire, yule log disco, sing-a-longs, and topped with an ugly Christmas sweater cameo concert, it was a memorable evening for sure!
The party started at 7pm, which seems reasonable until you have a kid. Then 7pm on a Saturday night feels like bedtime. Next year we'll be starting at 6- just to be sure we stay awake ;)
(and I'll be using a real camera since clearly my iPhone takes blurry pictures)
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| My little Elf was ready to party |
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| So was our cute little house! |
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| Even the tree was eager for friends to arrive! |
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| Santa and his Elf. These two are adorable and I love them so. |
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| Abigail shows Grandpa how to party |
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| Alford & Taryn |
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| Lewis loved Abigail, but Abigail wasn't sure about rowdy little Lewis |
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| Kelly, Libby, and David |
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| Johanna (and Baby P!), Chad, Reid, and BJ |
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| Steph and Taryn |
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| Kristin and Beej |
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| Reid and Kirk |
Once the little ones left / went to bed, it was time to partay!
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| Goodnight Henry |
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| Bye Bisty Girl |
Which we kicked off with a classic red wine spill
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| David supervises while Kevin and Kelly scrub |
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| Mamie and Papa enjoying the bonfire |
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| Hangin with Baby P! |
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| Philip and Dan |
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| Cute little family |
Once we got a second wine spill out of the way (that'd be me...) it was time for some carols! Todd on piano, Kelly on vocals, and the rest of us back-up choir.
A highlight of the night!
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| Warming up |
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| The caroling crew |
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| Kelly getting warmed up |
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| Caroling peaked when Kelly came from our bedroom wearing my ugly Christmas sweater, and continuing to sing! |
We'll have to work hard to measure up next year, but I think we've found a new tradition: night cap sing-a-longs!
Thanks again to our amazing friends who came and made the night so great.
My stomach hurt for days from laughing so much!
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