Merry Christmas Party Pics: Part 1

Here are a few shots from the Christmas crafty corner:

Help wanted?

Oh my goodness. Uncle George retires today.

So, if you need anything done around the house, well, I've heard he has reasonable rates. He may even give you a family discount!

p.s. Pictures from the party forthcoming.

Marylee's Party Recap

I will only write for Bob and myself but I know my sons, daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren all had a good time and received nice gifts and holiday wishes too!!!

We received many nice dish towels and matching mitts and heat pads. Great to change out the old ones.

Love our Angel; she will sit out all year.

Got a lovely holiday plate and candle, both will be used this season. Kelsey is going to help me bake cookies (need help this year – Bob is overseeing too) and I will put some cookies on the plate for our family dinner.

A pair of warm socks; definitely will use them this winter.

Homemade candies which I understand are great - along with a chimney ornament to add to the tree. Will always remember where it came from.

A warm pair of lounging pants --- been asking where I could find them; and they are comfortable too.

Bob enjoyed the Secret Santa and won $1 on the scratch cards

The child I purchased the Bryant gifts for had a great list. I was told they put it together. Good job!!! And I hope everything works.

We too enjoyed the conversation catching up on the latest, and the good food – there was plenty.

Thanks to everyone for a good day! And good planning. Let’s keep our Bryant blog going!!

Love, Marylee and Bob

Merry Christmas (on the fourth weekend of Advent)!

Hot Food:
Potato Gratin (Janene)
Kielbasa w/rye bread (Arthur)
Gumbo w/rice (Candy & Jeff)
Lasagna (Paulette)
Mini hotdogs - aka weenies (Grandma)
Greenbeans (Nick)
Meatballs (Grandma)
Ham (Bob & Marylee)
Macaroni & cheese (Karen & Keith)
Mushroom Streudel (Doug & Lisa)
Smoked Brisket (Doug & Lisa)

Cold Food:
Corn bread (Candy & Jeff)
Greek chicken salad (Denise)
Spinach-artichoke dip w/dippers (Paul & Robin)
Garden salad (Rebecca)
Mystery appetizer (Nick)
Pinwheels (Carolyn)
Fresh fruit (Carolyn)
Cold cuts w/Rolls (Barbara & Don)
Seven layer dip & chips (Ron)
Raw veggies & dip (Denise & Jake)
Shrimp cocktail (Carol A.)

Desserts:
Trifle (Paul & Robin)
Surprise dessert (Bob & Marylee)
Surprise dessert (Barbara & Don)
Surprise dessert (Karen & Keith)

Beverages:
Coffee w/filters (Nick)
Green punch (Michelle)
Punch bowl (Paulette)
Cream & Sugar (Carolyn)
Soft drinks (Ken & Kristy)

Supplies:
Trash bags (Paulette)
Paper towels (Paulette)
Appetizer / Dessert Plates (Barbara)
Dinner plates (Bob & Marylee)
Napkins (Barbara & Don)
Utensils (Bob & Marylee)
Hot & cold cups (Barbara & Don)
Vinyl table cloths (Candy & Jeff)
Tea towels (Candy & Jeff)

Miscellaneous:
Crafts (Barbara & Marylee)
CDs (Candy & Jeff)
Radio w/CD player (Nick)
Extension cord(s) (Nick)
Power cords (Doug & Lisa)
Spray cleaner

Mid-December Miscellany

I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. Arthur and I got to spend some time with Marylee and Bob and had a great time. We went to the Bronx Botanical Garden Holiday Exhibit and then had a big lunch in the "real" Little Italy in the Bronx. I promise to take y'all there too if you make the trip to the Big Apple. Pictures forthcoming!

Also, don't forget about Andy & Ellen's Christmas Day invitation. Let them know if you'll be stopping by. As Ellen said, the party will start around noon and go until you just can't party no more!

One more thing: the Bryant Christmas party is fast approaching. Let me know what you're going to bring and I'll add it to the list. Have a good week everyone.

What I'm Thankful for . . .

A big thanks to Grandma, Carolyn, Rebecca, and Michelle for being such great hosts on Thursday. We all had a great time and ate a lot! (Who made those sweet potatoes???) I even found out that my blog actually has readers (you know who you are)!! Here are a few scenes from the day:

Here's Jacob before he and Arthur started with the Legos.

p.s. Adam could use a new sweater for Christmas; he told me so! ;)

Rebecca, that new design scheme was genius!

Cory kept us laughing at the "kids'" table.

Uncle George washed a lot of dishes.

The grown-up table got a little rowdy at times.

Uncle Vince did a great video interview, but I can't get it uploaded.

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Hope you all had a great day!!! We missed you!

A song for the week . . .

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Adam & Catherine & Vincent

Happy Birthday toooooo yoooooouu!



And many more!



Do you three have any special plans? Hope you have a great day!