Family Christmas Party

Left: Santa delivers coal to Uncle George.
Below: the sing-a-long


About 60 people, including 25 children, came to the 35th annual family Christmas party on Saturday. We were graced with bountiful food, our traditional carrot soup, and great desserts like carrot cake, cheese cake, pan forte, fruit, and gianettes. Santa came to deliver gifts to the children... huge teddy bears for those three and under, which was about 11 of the group... and a special gift of coal for Uncle George. The sing-a-long was merry and robust with full participation... Pat on the piano, and many people with tambourines and other rhythm instruments. We are resting this week, and enjoying the many fine breads (banana, pumpkin, zucchini) that we were given from our family. We save Mary's torte for Christmas morning. Wow!
Theresa and George sent me this note:

Hi, Phil and Phyllis,

We are still reminiscing about Saturday's gathering at your warm, loving home. The family certainly has expanded so beautifully.

Thank you for everything that you did to have so many people roaming about the house. Santa was perfect. The picture which you sent was a little blurred, but, it did bring back fun memories of that moment. I know who the clown is in the family and his name is Pete. haha