Christmas Dinner with Friends

Christmas night we always go to my parents house and have Christmas Dinner with several close family friends. This is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. We have been getting together since I was a little girl. I hope we are always able to continue this tradition! 

“The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.” 

Livi and her baby!

Time to sing happy birthday!

"Pals"...and Lisa is ready for bed!

The whole gang.

I LOVE this picture!  It makes me smile!  Thanks Livi!!

Fathers and Sons

These guys go way back!

Two beautiful ladies, Carol and Nancy.  Carol was my teacher at Hillside Home School for Kindergarten and First Grade.  She taught 7 of us at her house.  I have the most amazing memories from that time in my life!

Ariel with her boys!

Playing with a new toy he got during our Dirty Santa game.  Thanks to Ariel and Aaron for bringing a gift a little boy would love!

Two of the sweetest people I know!

Leg wrestling...need I say more!

Avery and Oaks had to try it out too!

Comments

Katie said…
Oh my gosh, these pictures brought tears to my eyes. Love the one where Livi caught everyone off guard!
January 14, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Lisa said…
I agree, I love the one Livi took. It makes me want to take off guard pictures more! It's awesome you guys still get together every year for Christmas.
January 17, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Anonymous said…
My dog looks just like that dog!!I'm serious, even the same spots above it's eyes. CRAZY!!!
January 26, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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