Sunday, December 13, 2009

A NewYork Life Christmas Gathering

It's an annual affair....our Christmas Gathering that is! And as usual I'm a glutton for punishment and for the 5th year did all the food. This year we decided on an Asian theme. It was fun but a ton of work! We pulled some ideas from all sorts of cultures. Thai Spring rolls, Chinese egg rolls, Japanese Gyoza, Thai Cabbage peanut salad, Japanese Yakisoba, Soy Ginger Salmon....and Dutch Bakery Treats for Dessert....got keep a little Dutch in there. Thanks to my mom the prep was only 4 hours....thanks to my kids the house looked fantastic....thanks to my hubby we were able to get it all on the table....thanks to the wonderful employees for eating it! Shane had a full office this year so we had a full house...13 in all! After munching down we moved on to white elephant gifts....Shane wanted to change it up and have it where the gifts didn't freeze....after much debate we went back to the old rules!! The gifts were great as usual...I think Eddy won by getting the giant footy PJ's!! The best part was that they fit!! Kim and her giant baby...Eddy!
This was pretty funny....Josh opened a blue snuggy and a few minutes later Kristin opened a leopard print snuggy!!
Duane & Melissa!
Matt and Joy
Natalie, Charlotte, Jeb
The Girls....Kim, Denise and Kristin
After the white Elephant exchange we moved on the the annual Apples to Apples game. It so funny....a great way to get to know people! Shane thought that he was an expert...but Kristin won!
What did I say Kim? If looks could kill!!
Too much fun!!
Shane trying to run the table
Fun was had by all! Thanks you guys for another great year!!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I almost closed my eyes!!! Deuce

Barb said...

What a fun party!!!MOM