Christmas Dinner

This year I had the honor of being hostess to the big Family Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. Between Matt's family and mine we ended up with 24 people. So we started by moving all the furniture out of our big front room and configuring tables/chairs to fit us all snugly together.
It worked! And it turned out great!

We forgot about the camera for most of the night - but did manage to get a few family shots after dinner when we were all relaxing and enjoying the best part of the season - being with those you love!

Matt's parents, Matt, Cousin Denise and my mom.

Aunt Carla, Matt's sister Joanne, and his fun cousin Karen (visiting from D.C.).

My beautiful and kind in-laws!

Cousin Tom (visiting from D.C.) and my gorgeous niece Erin.

Matt, Aunt Eileen and Cousin Joe (our fellow U of A grad!)

Cousin Barb and Uncle Walt - playing Wii!

AJ - kicking his mom and grandpa's butts in Wii!

Stop distracting me - I'm playing Wii. ;-)

Shaun trying to stop laughing at Cousin Danny and play some hoops.

Cousin Sam got stuck in the wagon and we were all too busy laughing to help the poor kid up.

Instead of helping Sam up - Shaun sat on him - such a helpful bunch we are!

Seriously though - we had such a wonderful and blessed day with all our family. The kids just ADORE playing with the cousins and they are such great and patient kids to keep our little ones entertained all day! Everyone helped with the food and we had a great dinner too!

Thanks to you all for making it such a great Christmas 2010!!!