Last night we went to my Aunt Mae & Uncle's annual Christmas party! A fun time was had by all. The dining room table which seats 10 was filled with appetizers - you name it and you'd find it! Deviled eggs to die for, shrimp cocktail, chicken on a stick, teriyaki chicken wings and drumsticks, buffalo chicken dip, egg rolls, scallops wrapped in bacon, beef wrapped in bacon, veggies and dip, there was something for everyone!
A little embarrassed . . .
Upstairs in the family room Santa arrived and low and behold he had a gift for all the little kids - even if they were naughty!
Cooking for a crowd!
Meanwhile in the kitchen there was a pasta station - you name it and it was there! You had your choice of sauce, red or Alfredo, meatballs & sausage, chicken, shrimp, ham, artichokes, olives, onion, basil, green peppers served over cheese tortellini or rotini - yum, yum, yum!
Sisters & a beau!
Cousins!
Third cousins . . .
Engaged - for 4 years! When's the wedding!
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| The mantle decorated by Aunt Mae |
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| A table-top boxwood tree! |
Relatives and friends, young and old were relaxing and having a great time! Can't wait until next year's party!
You guys love your parties. Looks like the food was to die for,and what a generous Santa!!
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like your family sure know how to throw a party! I like the idea of a whole table dedicated to pasta.
ReplyDeleteis there anything better than the family food party where everyone mucks-in and food flows freely all day! simply the best x
ReplyDeletehow much fun does that party look? and aunt mae is one busy person. that is alot of food. Looks like a wonderful family.
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A family party is just the BEST of times at the holidays! Looks like yours was a huge foodfest! What a groaning board! Love that Santa comes for the little ones and all the cousins get to reconnect and shmooze!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Sounds like a super party! And Aunt Mae clearly knows how to feed a huge crowd efficiently. The pasta station is genius!
ReplyDeleteGreetings! What a wonderful party! It looked like everyone was so very happy and festive. And the food sounded great - I with I were there! ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Best regards,
Gloria
What a fantastic party! Kudos to Auntie Mae! What a delightful holiday feast.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful party - great spread!
ReplyDeletelook at that party..so festive..love all of it...
ReplyDeletehugs to sweet Duke
sending cozy christmas love,
kary and teddy
xxx
And again, I am 100% sure that I left a comment to this post - and yet it is not there! Anyway, I think I remember what I wanted to say.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great party and I like the dress of one of the girls; it's a shame that some were only in jeans and did not feel party-ish enough to dress properly :-)
Your Aunt Mae has a beautiful house, and it is made even more beautiful by happy, loving people enjoying each other's company!
Whooo hooo...you guys look like you know how to have some fun! Oh and that pork loin recipe looks good, I am looking and jotting now. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteJust looking at all that food has made me hungry! Looks like it was a fantastic party! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletethanks for the kind words about Buddy
ReplyDeleteit has been so much fun getting to know you...my kindred spirit friend...
i look forward to our continued friendship in the new year
merry christmas and hugs to Duke
kary and teddy
xxx
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ReplyDeleteGod Bless You :-)
~Ron
Aunt Mae doesn't mess around! Goodness how did y'all eat all that? I'll bet it was fun trying!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying over her wallpaper and arched curtains!
It looks like you have a nice big, close family that enjoys spending time together. I love how you're doing ornaments for your nieces and nephews too because they'll have ornaments that are personal to them. Great idea!
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