Grandma Pat's Party

Over the weekend, we had our annual Grandma Pat’s Christmas party, and it was fabulous as always! I’ve got tons of photos, so I won’t write much—the photos speak for themselves!

Grandma Pat’s Christmas is one of the holiday highlights for me because I get to spend so much time with family! The party begins on Friday and ends on Sunday afternoon—a wonderful weekend. If anything set this year apart, it was that the weather was perfect and more people came earlier and stayed later.  

We probably had 70 or more people, and most of us stayed the entire time—what a treat! We ate a lot (Grandma Pat gives out food assignments), did tons of crafting, watched a movie, and visited, visited, visited! We are a chatty family, and we don’t really need much to have fun other than each other.

We did have our regular program on Saturday night, with a few musical numbers, caroling, the Christmas story (the younger children dress in Nativity costumes), and a year-in-review family slide show. I love seeing how everyone’s family is growing and changing. 

We went to church together on Sunday, had a nice lunch, and then headed home—another Christmas party come and gone, and already looking forward to next year!

Comments

[Terry Molineux]

Oh Shelli you all look like you are having such a great time. I am so envious! You have a very large and loving family and love seeing how you all enjoy each other!! Boy what a party 3 days....I would love spending time with family. Thank you for sharing that with us.

I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!

Inky Hugs,
Terry~~

[Annette]

What a great way to spend time with family. Were do you all stay for the weekend - in one place? What a blessing to have such a large warm loving family. Enjoy every minute with them.
Thanks for always sharing your personal life - it is heartwarming to see and hear.

May you enjoy a Wonderful Christmas and a year full of blessings.
Annette

[Deb]

Very cool......would you adopt me? :-)

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

[Liam P]

Merry Christmas Shelli and to your family too. What a beautiful family you have. It seems such a special time during these festive events. Thanks for sharing all your precious moments. It is such a treasure. You will look back on all your posts and remind yourself of all the good times shared over the years and all the memories still to come! Merry christmas and have a happy new 2010.
Best wishes

Liam

[Kim McAlister]

Dear Shelli,
As always, I love seeing your family photos. What a blessing to have such a large family! I applaud Grandma Pat for keeping the family together! Thank you for sharing your family with us!
Merry Christmas!
Kim