2 more Christmas parties and New Years
This weekend we had two more Christmas parties. One was with the extended Verkley's in Monkton. As always a good time, with good conversation and good food. Also celebrating Brian's cousin Wes's 30th birthday.
Then Sunday was Christmas at my dad's. We came after the Verkley party and spent the night, then we were able to enjoy the entire day there. I had some pretty cool conversations with my Pappa Jack about the war and travel, dances from the past and some other things. It was so nice to see my sister's family and her kids. My brother is so good to my kids. Brenda's kids Amanda and Missy were there as well as Missy's two youngest.
Dad and Brenda totally spoiled us with gifts. We had Chinese food.
It was a nice celebration.
Then last night we had our friends over (Ryan, Jenny, Owen and Spencer, as well as Shaye, and Shawn K). We had A LOT of food, drinks, and games! Hadley and Owen stayed up for the first time until midnight. They celebrated with us with clappers, dancing, and watching the ball drop. They LOVED it! Then it was bed time.
Easton gave it everything he had but fell asleep at 11pm. Spencer, much earlier but I didn't note the time.
The night continued on for a little while but then we all decided that our beds were calling us.
It was again a wonderful new years!