The Pennington Christmas Party

Rick's parents hosted their mostly annual Christmas party for family and friends this past weekend. We enjoy getting to see and catch up with most of the family that we don't get to see during the year.

The kids were almost ready when I realized they all matched. That was such a fluke. I looked for holiday colors in each of their drawers and somehow they all turned out in red and black.

We even managed a family photo with every smiling.

Everhett played Santa's for the second year in a row. He even liked it this time. The girls Abby, Amy, & Bailey even made it into the Santa parade this year.

All of Rick's siblings made the party. We were able to get a group photo of them for the 2nd year in a row as well. We'll have to make this a tradition!

Mom & Bill's Reception

Mom & Bill standing in their Juliet balcony at the old Lawrenceville courthouse. It was a very nice event. Mom sure knows how to throw a party!

The kiddo's were all dolled up. Alyssa wore a dress of Ashleigh's from when she was her age. Brian even recognized it.

Putting up the tree!

The tree went up the day after Thanksgiving. I like to maximize the time the decorations are up to space out all that work! ha!

Alyssa got the ornaments started while we waited for everyone to join us.

The boys enjoy loading the tree up with decor. They each have several ornaments of their own. Some from crafts projects in school and others from gifts.

When Alyssa gets quiet, you know she is up to something. The sneaky lil thing pulled a candy cane off the tree and tried to hide to eat it. Her arms reach much higher than I thought!

Mom tied the knot!

The pictures turned out beautiful!

Wish we could have been there...in Jamaica!

Congrats Mom!