Savana, Ron, Kristi, Korby, Ayden, Pat, Gary, Carol E, Alec, Kim, Shelby, Ava, Shannon, Sam, John, Lee, Rae and Aaron. Erin's finger in bottom right. Carol A was also taking picture
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Gift Bag Contents 2011
Starting at bottom left
Starbucks coffee "tube" from ?
Green 8x8 cloth from Carol A(IOU for embroidery)
Chap stick from ?
Silver container of seasoning salt from Kim (we had to ask who gave it)
Colorful container of homemade cookies from Kristi. Carol E got a flower pot gnome which is precious but not pictured
Baggy of dried kiwi, mango, pineapple and papaya from R /C
A silver ink pen and 2 homemade candies from Pat
Magnet clips from J/C
Two tootsie rolls from ?
A black sunglass holder from Gary
Light blue candy from Brasil from S & W
A foil wrapped Santa candy from ?
A giraffe head book place holder (animals) from J/ C
Mentos from ?
Orange package of handwarmers from J/C
Black tall box of Kahlua candies from J/C: Carol got Baileys flavor.
Pint jar of pear jam from Shannon with peeling assist from Gary.
Sam gave a quart jar of laundery soap which only requires a tablespoon per load. Not pictured, sorry Sam!!
Carol keeps bringing items missed in the photo: A picture collage of The Bryant clan in many poses. A flower topped clip for holding photos or recipes.
If you can help with more items or the identity of the giver, please e-mail and I will update the above.
Thanks again to all for making the afternoon lots of fun.
Christmas Eve Luncheon 2011
Sam, Shelby and Ron. Ron has the funny hat!! As you can see in the background it was a sunny day with no snow. This is just after lunch and we are opening the gift bag. More on contents in the next post.
Aaron, Carol A, Carol E, Rae, John
Lee, Gary and Pat. The poinsetta was carried over from last year. Not as full as those from the store, but festive. Yep, we rearranged the furniture for the event.
Savana, Kristi, and Lee. Note the mentos in Lee's pocket. Savana had those in her right hand which I "cropped". Don't know who put them in the white gift bags.
Alec, Kim, Korbyn and Ayden. Ayden favored the apple and orange while Alec was thrilled with the "Mater" (from Cars) shampoo bottle. I'm not sure what Korby has.
Ava with her yoyo. I think the only mishaps of the day were a 2 piece yoyo (will need to be glued together) and a smashed small snow globe ( the pieces were manually picked up and then the area vacuumed)
Rae and Aaron just about ready to head to their next party.
I think the only person not pictured is Erin. Sorry "roomy"!!
Lunch was served first. Then the large community gift bags were pillaged and finally the gag gifts were opened. KimShannon rummaged thru their attic and brought a photo printer and scrabble game (not really white elephant, but WELL received and traded); John/Carol wrapped up 3 huge, landscape nails and a Christmas assortment; Pat/Gary brought a small water fountain and ?; Erin/Aaron gave a book and ?; Kristi/Shelby brought 2 pillow shams and a bag with giraffe stuff; Ron/Carol gave a naked lady nutcracker and a WIDE LOAD banner. We know there was other stuff but can't remember. Any help would be appreciated.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Monday, December 19, 2011
A Christmas Carol Dec 18, 2011
Sunday afternoon performance. During intermission, Ron was selected from the audience to be measured for size of casket he would need!!
He has just received the "official quote" for size of casket and cost. 4 pounds!!
Kristi and Savanna were supporting actresses in the play and did great. It was a good thing that Kristi was in the "choir" or we wouldn't have heard much of the music. She has a great voice!! Savanna had a costume change about midway thru the play and this is her second "character".
Ayden came with Kim and was fascinated by the characters who wandered thru the audience several times during the play. The moans and screams of persons in dark and dreary London were "exciting"!!!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Thrift Store Christmas Party
Judy Ralph
Carol E and Ralph are spouses, the rest are active in the operation of the Eldon Food Pantry Thrift Store. Rosanne thru the party and we all enjoyed good food, desserts and conversation. Lots of Eldon history was shared.