Christmas Day

December 25, 2006
Carmine and Robert hosted Christmas this year and a wonderful day it was. This year we had Brian's girlfriend, Jill's three children: Dentiny, Sky and young Weston. They enjoyed listening to Christmas stories and talking about presents and tree ornaments.

Time to head downstairs for White Elephant, a fun gift exchange where we each bring a gently used gift all wrapped up. Taking turns each person must choose a present all ready opened by someone, or choose a new one to open. If someone chooses one you open you get

to choose another. Each gift is proudly displayed to be "admired by all."The popular items this year were the snowball maker and the hot chocolate maker, but everyone walks away with something. Will got a battery powered blender and Kathy lost her really cool rope lites to Stevie and got hand lotion instead.

Stevie's birthday falls at the holidays. This year was a big one; he turned twenty-one!

Robert and Carmine made a yummy meal. They have picked up all kinds of good tips and ideas from watching the food network and we are glad they did!

Children entertained and presents were opened:

Every good heart sends out a light of friendship and giving that shines even in the darkest night and that is how Santa finds us. We hope your light of friendship and giving shone brightly this year. Merry Christmas. (More pictures in Photo Gallery.)

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all of your family!
11:06 PM, January 01, 2007
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