Christmas Eve in South Florida, Part 2

A few more photos from Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve in South Florida

Hi all... Karen and I had a "record" 12 people and one dog (Bailey) over for an early Christmas Eve hourdouerve and cocktail party.  The entire Yee family was here, including the family dog and David, Michelle's boyfriend.  

Also had two good friends over.  Rob and Bill Stiener (who brought wife Sandy and two kids.)

Table treats included meatballs in the Crock Pot with Mom's favorite Yosheeta sauce, Costco shrimp boiled in Old Bay seasoning and vinegar, a vegetable platter with Marzetti's dip, and a fresh cheese platter (flown in from Italy according to Costco) with pepperoni.

Everyone came at 5 p.m., and the last to leave around 12 midnight.  Karen and I off to 9 a.m. Mass this morning, home for a quick gift exchange and then over to my friend Rob's for a social call until about 3:30 p.m. and then off to work. Karen will then go to her family's house.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good morning!

Santa Mike

Christmas Eve in Yardley

Dan and Mom arrived at 4:00 this afternoon and immediately proceeded to bed! Karen did them in with cosmos, wine, champagne, and the hot tub the night before. After "powering back up", Steph arranged a sports contest for us in the basement with ping pong, pool, and air hockey. Dan was my partner, so of course we lost! Steph and Grammie were the winners due to Grammie's expert pool skills! We had seafood and pasta for dinner and finished the night by watching It's a Wonderful Life!

Dan and Mom's visit to Rising Sun

Mom and Dan arrived about 4:30pm in the rain and wind...We had cosmos, a late dinner of prime rib, and then took a dip in the hot tub. Dan kept us all laughing all night.

Can't wait to see everyone next Sunday! Jackie, hope you'll perform!

We are off to Cassie's; Merry Christmas!

Kar

merry night before xmas eve!

Hey everyone!

Well the Holmes Atlanta traditions have begun! Well, technically they began last week! The past two years it has become a new tradition that just the boys and I go pick out the tree and bring it home. So two weeks ago I came home and we picked it out...by far our best one EVER! Only problem is it was 12 feet tall and we were driving Buford, my '97 Buick Lesabre!!! Both boys had to hang out the window to hold it down! lol Dad was very happy to just add one little danty ornament to the tree a few nights ago when we decorated it...must be nice finally having grown boys!

Keep in mind Chris is 6 ft tall!

I was told to just "stay out of the way and look pretty" :o) I'm finally understand why God gave me brothers...

We accidentally wrapped the door shut....IDIOT!

It made it home on Buford! Although it is tipping a lot and was definately catching some air...hence why the boys held on tight!

The trunk was too big for our stand. Chris = NOT HAPPY

Rum and Coke + No work getting the tree = Merry Christmas Dad!

Greetings.  Worked today 8 a.m. to 4 p.m while Karen cleaned house preparing for Christmas Eve.  We are having Karen's family over tomorrow nite, and then going to my friend Rob's house about noon on Christmas Day before heading off to work at 3:30 p.m.  Here's a few shots of the house. Nice full moon coming up tonight.  Got to work on some last minute gift preparation.  Work tomorrow from 8 am. to 4 p.m., then home the rest of Christmas Eve evening with feet up, drink in hand!. 

Christmas party with best friends!

We went to the Buchanans house last night for a great dinner, Christmas gift exchange, etc...a good time was had by all! Mom and Dan arrive here late this afternoon; it'll be pouring rain all day. Barry, I hope you are getting some of this rain!

Kar