Jingu Bells Family Christmas Party 2016

 On December 17th our family Christmas party was held.

It was hosted by cousins Tom and Sonya

Everything in their home was filled with warmth. It felt so welcoming, cozy, festive and bright.

 It was a smaller gathering this year as so many beloved family members could not be with us.

Still, those that could, arrived in style and we had a lot of fun.

   

 The kids with and without the photo bombing dad!

 Lots of activity in the kitchen

 Lots of yummy food

We played Left,Right, Center...

 Look who won the quarters, Uncle Renso!

Of course we had our share of laughs with this years white elephant

 Tom is trying to figure out how to put on his leopard rain coat

 Jeff had the hedgehog for about a minute before Uncle Renso stole it.

Then Jeff got his "elf" cap but that got stolen too!

 Uncle Renso said, "Time to go home!"  We gathered our presents and said goodnight.
 

 Thank you Sonya and Tom for a wonderful "Jingu Bells"

 We all had a great time!  Merry Christmas to all the family near and far. We missed those that could not be with us. Your presence was felt and you were with us in spirit.