What a Bash it Was!

Every year the Carlson siblings and parents get together without all the crazy Monkeys running around to enjoy each other's company. This year, the party was at the Pappas residence. With a huge help from my husband, who secretly is a fabulous Chef, we were able to pull this shin-dig off! (Just barely.)

We dressed the table with gum-drops and flowers:

We served Cornish Game Hens with stuffing, Twice Baked Potatoes, a Green Salad, Lion House Rolls with Honey Butter, and steamed Green Beans-- Yummy. Polly and Justin brought Crab Cakes for the appetizer. (From what I hear, they too were delicious!)

We were spoiled: We exchanged gifts with each other. (Polly and Justin gave Jeff and I 'The Office' on DVD- sure to be used!) And, my sweet mom knit all the girls beautiful, cozy scarves:

We gave my mom and dad new coats to wear on their upcoming trip to NYC, and thankfully, they were a hit!

We watched Chanse drink liters and liters of Coca-Cola:

We wished Matt wouldn't roast to death in his new sweater:

(Brecke was cold, and poor Matt was dying of heat! His sweater was made out of buffalo-hide.)

We played a mean game of 'Catch Phrase,' and really enjoyed each other's company.

We (Jeff and I) are secretly quite glad we don't have to host this for another 6 years.

But, of course, we had lots and lots of fun!