It's a Jolly Holiday

Just a quick post regarding the Holiday Exchange with Ryan's family on Saturday.

Everyone (Ron II, Mary, Ted, Tony, Grandpa and Grandma came over on Saturday. Ron II made dinner (beef rolls, herbed potatoes, steamed vegetable, mushroom pie and chocolate mousse). He started at 4pm and dinner was served around 7:30 after which we exchanged gifts. Madeline received Junior Scrabble Disney Edition from Gma and Gpa and Cranium Mask and Encyclopedia of Nature from Mary and Ted. Annalise received Architect Blocks and an Angel ornament from Mary and Ted, and a wooden train set from Gma and Gpa. We let Madeline open a couple of our gifts since she was having a strong urge to rip off wrapping paper (a unicorn Webkinz and a Robert Sabuda Christmas book). Madeline gave a teddy bear figurine to Gma and a foam football to Chloe the cat. (she earned money for two weeks and bought things from her school holiday shop). Ryan received an indoor grill from his secret santa (Ron Sr) and I received a pretty red/white vase and nail salon gift card from mine (Ted). After gifts we had the mousse. Annalise shared with Gma and I gave my cup to Madeline. I did get a little taste that was pretty yummy. The younger folks went to the bar after the festivities in order to buy additional holiday cheer. The older folks (Ryan and I) cleaned the house and put the girls to bed! Madeline wanted to wear her Cranium mask to Sunday School yesterday but unfortunately we wouldn't let her. We are such party poopers.