Family Christmas 2007

This years family Christmas party was a little crowded. We had aunts, uncles, and cousins who we havn't seen in a while. After eating a scrumptious meal we gathered downstairs for a little presentation. We all wrote down a special Christmas memory that we had so we can compile a book of family Christmas memories. My aunt Kathi then read off all the memories while we guessed who it belonged to. We then sang a couple of fun Christmas songs, followed by a question and answer session where my brother Phil and I took that stage so family could ask us anything about our lives that they wanted.

Some of the kiddies decided to attack an oversized friendly teddy bear that was hanging out whis us downstairs during all the festivities. The one in the dress is my cousin JJ's daughter, while the little boy is my nephew Coley.

Trisha was also there with her little boy Ben who is getting bigger by the day. The last time I remember seeing him he was still chillin in his baby carrier. Her hubby Joey is about to finish law school at the U.


Since Kathi was the MC for the evening she was also the center of attention most of the time. She did share the spotlight with JJ's girl while we sang some songs. Then she read off all our Christmas memories. Always energetic, always creative, always doing things perfectly; that's my aunt Kathi.

Here are some of the familie cutie pies. JJ's girl, Coley, and Chubby Fat (my sister Amber's daughter Serenity).

My cousin Emmy and I giving eachother some LOVE. Ya, she's a pretty cool chick. Very talented singer. She's going to be persuing an operatic career. I think my sister Sunny is the one who did the bunny ears behind us.

Some more Chubby Fat. I know it's a harsh sounding nickname for such a cutie pie, but it can actually be somewhat endearing. Serenity, her real name, was born about 7 months ago and was only 5 lbs. 1 oz. Ya, talk about small. We were a little worrie about her gaining some good weight, which is why once she started to gain some pounds and baby fat we were excited and gave her the nickname.

Papa (Dad) getting a good laugh in for some random reason.

"Talk to the hand!" The drama queen (my niece Kristin)

Some more magical Christmas moments. 1- We tried to fit as many people as we could on a couch. Darlene, Spencer, Katie, Kristin, then Elise finished the experiment by laying down on everyone. We are a really close family.

My mom, Jan, and brother, Phillip, decided two was a good number for their loveseat.

"Sisters, sisters, never were there such devoted sisters." My cousins Trisha and Missy. Both blond, both married to lawyers, and both pregnant again.

Here I am with all my Christmas loot. My car broke down so I had to squeeze my way into my dad's truck. It was a little tight, but better than walking in the snow!