Saturday, December 27, 2014

A Very Merry 2014 Christmas!!

Christmas 2014 was not without the usual drama and surprises!  Mom said YES to join the Leong-Husseys in Nyack!  Shocking!  But for the rest of us, it eliminated the need to celebrate with her on another day.  Which was a blessing since it's difficult enough to get everyone together for one day, much less two days.


The weather was usually warm.  Traffic was nicely light.  We missed Kris & Baz and it just enforced how important it is to have family all together during holidays.  At least we were able to Skype with Kris which was amazing and had my mother in awe.

Bicky did it again...another incredible feast showcasing a beef tenderloin to die for and loads of sides and veggies to satisfy any vegetarian.  I provided the appetizers: cheese and antipasto platter and pigs in a blanket.  No question that Kathy, the consummate baker would supply the desserts.

Secret Santa went off beautifully.  And I have to admit...I did/do love being the "ring-master" in this whole "game".

Nikki & Tom presenting me with the wedding book was the highlight of my night and year!

Here we go - photo-diary:

Pigs in a blanket just out of the oven
Top:Kathy's Crab Dip
Middle: Antipasto / Cheese Platter
Game Time
                                                   
Sister Time
Dinner Time:
Beef Tenderloin, roasted fingerling potatoes, Brussel sprouts,
orzo with mozzarella, & mash sweet potatoes


With Pau Pau
With Nana
Kathy's Chocolate Mousse Cake
Kathy's Pumpkin Roll
Poor Santas...going any which way!
They were so confused! LOL
Sugar Cookies & coconut wafer rolls
Wedding Album
Secret Santa Gifts
Opening youngest to oldest
                                                


The pocket tee cousins
                                                        
                                                        
                                                             







And to all a Good Night!! xoxo

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