I enjoyed my little blogging break. We had lots of good times with family and friends and now it's back to regular times again.
I know Christmas is past, but because of the break I took, I need to do some catching up. That means you are going to be subject to my Christmas pictures for a few days!
I'm starting with our family party on Bob's side.
The whole family was there, with the exception of Andy who was still in Kentucky, and Bob's nephew Max, who is going to school in Kansas.
I know Christmas is past, but because of the break I took, I need to do some catching up. That means you are going to be subject to my Christmas pictures for a few days!
I'm starting with our family party on Bob's side.
The whole family was there, with the exception of Andy who was still in Kentucky, and Bob's nephew Max, who is going to school in Kansas.
There were 31 people, so instead of packing into someones house, we used our church. We had pizza and everyone brought some goodies along.
We had fun doing an auction. Everyone brought a $5 gift certificate to a place of their choice, along with a few dollar gifts. We each brought a roll of pennies to use in bidding. We had fun trying to outbid each other and when we were done, the pennies went to a Salvation Army bucket.
We had fun doing an auction. Everyone brought a $5 gift certificate to a place of their choice, along with a few dollar gifts. We each brought a roll of pennies to use in bidding. We had fun trying to outbid each other and when we were done, the pennies went to a Salvation Army bucket.
When the group get too big, sounds like a great idea to use the church building! So glad you have a blessed time over the holidays. Now it's back to our regular routine - and that sounds just fine to me! May each new day in 2011 be to you a joy and blessing!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had a wonderful Christmas....looks like the family get together was alot of fun.....
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the auction sounds like a great idea for a big family! we need ideas as our family just keeps growing! this year we did no gifts and i think some sort of game would have been more fun. :)... great family photos and memories. Happy 2011!
ReplyDeleteMakes me miss having my family near, I always loved big family gatherings :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time Mari :)
I'm really happy to see you had a beautiful "break"!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy new year... full of joy.
Awwwwwwwwwww, such fun, and oh boy-------I do so love the little ones' photos. Adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThat auction really must have been a blast. And the bidding rolls of pennies going to Salvation Army is a grand idea.
Welcome back.
welcome back! glad you had a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back but I'm sure that means Andy is also away again.
ReplyDeleteTime spent together was great, I'm sure. I like the auction idea for your party. will have to give that a try.
Your family comes up with the best ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration, I love to look at the pictures of a family that knows how to love.
Glad you had a great break and happy to have you back...I missed you!
We use our church when it comes to b-day parties. I like it b/c I don't have to clean my house 2x! HAHA! Looks like a great time! Glad you are back, but not glad I am back....(means I am back to work and not at home with my babies....)
ReplyDeleteI love that you all got together for Christmas and at the church.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had a great time.
It's nice to see you back blogging and Happy New Year Mari - to you and your family.
Awww, wonderful memories! Happy New Year, Mari! And YAYYYYY you're back! I missed you a lot.
ReplyDeletethat is awesome! Looking forward to the rest of the break blogs.
ReplyDeleteBeing with family is the true gift of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back.
Hugs,
Kat
WELCOME BACK MARI!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the photos:)
I need to post my Christmas photots too, and I didn't take a break...LOL.
XO
Julieann
I bet the bidding was fun and got a little wild at times! The little children are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to some more pics!
I love that last picture! And the children are so cute! Welcome back to Blogland!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the penny auction, how fun! It looks like you had a great time :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to get together and show love and enjoy each other's company. All great pictures Mari. I'm so glad that you all had a wonderful Christmas!!
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