It began as all holiday celebrations should with food. Yummy appetizers (Janae) then followed by a delicious turkey and ham dinner with homemade rolls (KL). Next we played one of our favorite games, Loaded Questions, and it was hilarious. Then we moved on to dessert. I made caramel brownies and Kneader's raspberry bread pudding with vanilla sauce; it's amazing (probably because it uses 1.5 quarts of heavy whipping cream but most of that is in the sauce).
Janae, Me, & Kerilynn (Deandra had to work unfortunately)
We have a long time tradition of playing chimes every Christmas Eve.
Here is our conductor...
And the musicians...
When we are together there will be music and singing.
Some of us do it willingly while others have to be bribed or ordered. There's been this rumor that Collin sings this duet from Polar Express however I think Kerilynn is the only one who has heard it, and because Collin hasn't given in to the bribes (yet) Cory filled in for him. Very nice guys.
The second video is my mom singing Some Children See Him off the James Taylor Christmas album. Kerilynn figured out the accompaniment for my mom's birthday (Kerilynn plays all by ear) so she could sing it at her Christmas program. My sister and mom are so talented; unfortunately we didn't get me and my sisters singing or all of my mom's song because our camera ran out of batteries.
We all got along and enjoyed each other's company. Not a small feat for a group as opinionated and stubborn as we are.
It was Happy Christmas.
4 comments:
I just loved hearing Kerilynn sing!! She is truly amazing!! We LOVE Loaded Questions too!! Super fun game! Fun post...thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh! Can I please be adopted into your family? I am in love!
...The proud player of Christmas 2008 #10 & #11 chimes here!!! LOL
This was a great night... we had a lot of fun! Dang, it has just dawned on me that we get to continue do this every year as our families will "officially" blend this year! YAY!!!!...and I couldn't be happier. It's gonna be an exciting year for sure! Love Ya, Ma
Hi LeeElle. I reading and watching this entry about your family Christmas. I would have loved to have been there with you guys. Hope your shower went well. I would have loved being there as well. Take good care. Kim
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