…..started out with a movie (Exodus)
and dinner at Bar Verde with Laurie Pie.
While meeting Flame, this adorable senior Belgium Shepherd along the way.
Going home I thought a casting call went out for the largest Santa…..The white area you see is the roof line of the house!
I’m so glad I got to see Amy’s tree. Next year, have her trim yours! www.menuahflowers.com
Mary Beth loved hearing how our Christmas card came to be thanks to Eileen Ogle and her wreath giving!
Thanks to Amy’s table decorating & Nikka’s flowers, we’re ready to party!
It was wonderful having lovely Denise over to share Christmas with us….
We had time to chat and then mom and Nikka came…..
We started off with a Brie en Croute (apple pecan) from Neiman Marcus. Oh my, it’s all warm, creamy, cheesy goodness. (It arrives frozen and you have to bake it in the oven.)
Back to the table where some of Santa’s helpers are having a bit of fun and frivolity…..
Can you believe I didn’t cook???? First time ever and boy was I glad. We ordered just about everything from Gourmet 88 and it was absolutely delicious! From the BBQ spareribs and fried shrimp for appetizers to the main dishes…..total yumminess! You can see the Christmas Crackers which we popped before dessert and as I was the conductor, with a years practice, found the group to be vastly improved from last years chaos.
After all that gluttony, dessert was simple…….fruit and ice cream.
This ice cream is my new favorite.
Charles loved all his presents…..
I especially loved my cards….Nikka finds the best, best and they’re usually musical!
Bravo everyone!
Emma gets a high five from Kita on the evenings celebrating!
We send you all our love wrapped up in wishes for a beautiful year to come!!!