So, since the masquerade masks started in Venice, Italy I decided on a Italian themed Christmas! It turned out to be a blast! We ate a home-made version of Olive Garden's "Tour of Italy" dish. YUMMY!!! Then for dessert I made Italian sugar cookies. Let's just say that I will be the reason everyone on the "Merkley's Biggest Loser" is going to gain a few ounces. Sorry :)
For activities we did a gingerbread contest:
Mom and Dad's entry:
Matt and Andrea's entry:
It screams Matt doesn't it :)
Melanie and Scott's entry:
If you hadn't guessed alreay Melanie WON!!! Congrats Mel!!!
I have to put in Zachary's entry:
Great creativity Zachary!
Kari and Aaron's kids made some ADORABLE sleighs which I didn't even get a picture of! Sorry guys!
Logan and Cassie's entry:
Cami and James' entry:
It was supposed to look better, but it fell apart :)
And my and Ryan's entry:
Mine was 2nd place :)
We also made our very own masks:
After singing Christmas carols, which also began in Italy, we cleaned up the mess and sent everyone home.
Thanks guys for such a wonderful party! You all helped out with the food, and it was SO good to have everyone in my home! Thanks for leaving the Christmas spirit as well!
I love you!!! Have a Merry Christmas!!!
2 comments:
Great gingerbread houses!
I have to help a bunch of 4th graders do them out of graham crackers and the only time I tried they looked a lot like Cami's......a heap o' crackers and icing and candy.....!
You did a very good job at hosting, and it was a lot of fun hanging out and laughing with the fam!!
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