Reindeer Games

The weekend before Christmas (also know as MY BIRTHDAY!), we went to Bethany for the "Barber" Christmas.  Melinda got her picture with the second cousins, Carter, Sarah, and Jackson.

And boyfriends and girlfriends are becoming part of the mix, so Aaron and Carmyn were added to the photo............

Sarah and Aaron had driven up directly from St. Louis, so her kitten had to make the trip as well.

And more goofing around with Debbie and Carter.

Sister/twins.  Deb got me this shirt last year and we both happened to wear them the same day!

And a photo with Aunt Carol Ann and her great niece and nephews...........Jacob had made it there by then.

We don't do a gift exchange, but play "Reindeer Games" instead.  Deb was in charge this year.  Of course, we had the ever popular saranwrap ball.  We had such a big crowd this year that we divided into teams and had 2 balls.  (We kept telling my Dad that he had the "Party" house.)

This was a new game this year.  It can be difficult to hook candy canes with the candy cane in your mouth.

There were lots of other games involving balloons, red solo cups, ice cream cones, and lots of mini marshmallows.

This was Aaron's first visit to meet the family.  I don't think we scared him too badly with all the weirdness.

 
Christi