holiday party 2009

My extended family planned a trip overseas over the holiday break - which plotted our "holiday party" a day early. The event was a hostess dream - But of course, that didn't stop me from pulling an all-nighter to make sure everything was perfect, including preparing a separate party for the kids to enjoy while we had dinner, catered by Macaroni & Grill - one of our favorite family-friendly restaurants.





In the art room, each place setting included an art craft (painting a mask), holiday cup and treats like animal crackers and a candy cane...





And then each child opened their single gift from all of us - while Ava happily presented her handmade gifts to the elders...





Here we all are - once again propped in front of the annual tripod that takes our group photo - about a hundred of them - wishing everyone we know, a happy holiday season!



XO!