Back in Action!

It had been quite a while since my family had a Christmas party...we used to have them every year in Illinois and it was such a fun time to see friends and ring in the holiday season.  This was also the first party since the new house was finished.  Dad set up the luminaries...I love that tradition!!!

 Mom, Kel and I put out quite a spread!  Thanks to Lisa for the Pomegranate Champagne Punch recipe, it was a HUGE hit!!

Jen has been at many parties in the past and it was so fun to tell all the funny stories!  Bob did an amazing job remodeling the house - thank you!!!

Patrick told us not to show his wife Elaine this picture of him with Brandi and me, but it was too good not to post - sorry Patrick!!! 

How long until summer and this party moves to the pier??? 

Someone was so proud of his fire that whenever there was a lull in the conversation he would request we all observe the fire....

Loved seeing the Taylors...

Things got a little crazy late night...

 Merry Christmas!!!