Another busy week-end, but it sure was fun. We had our annual Christmas dinner with our church family and this year we decided to have a table decorating contest. Above are some of the tables. I missed getting pics of some of the kids tables. "Christmas Dogs" was the theme of one group of little girls. Blake and one of his friends built a stable and set up a nativity scene. Friday night, several people arrived and the creations began. Bryce decided to make a chandelier above our table. He took a small Christmas tree, hung it upside down, covered it with lights, ornaments and finished with a large flashing star. It was actually quite cute. There were elegant tables, along with winter wonderland and a table that looked like a giant present topped with a variety of wooden houses. Saturday night was the dinner which, by the way, was delicious. Afterwards, there was singing by young and old interspersed with comedy. Of course, Brian and I sang our traditional song, "How I Wish Christmas Would Never End."
I LOVE the "table contest"! They all look really nice. I hope ya'll have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLinda - It was fun. The first place winners won an Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden gift certificates. Second and third received gift certificates to a restaurant and a small Starbucks gift card. I gave all the kids who participated in the decorating a small gift. This was our first year to do this and it went over really good.
ReplyDeleteSis Allard, this sounds like fun, I sure do miss the times there when we all would get together. The LORD willing I will be there for Christmas this year, that is the plan right now, but you know how plans can be changed in a moment, I love you all and hope you all have a Great Christmas Season
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun. It was especially good to see all your faces. I really miss you all. Hope you had a great time at the banquet.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. And Christmas is, after all, the Lenox candlesticks you finally have and a crumpled bell with a child's writing going uphill next to it. I love the memories each ornament holds as well as the overall effect. see how I love Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! Everything looked so neat. Your family is beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I spoke at a ladies luncheon for Sandi Davis in Baton Rouge and different ladies took a table to decorate. But I love the idea of the table contest at Christmas!! Looks like it was a lot of fun! Great pic of the family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteJana, this is a wonderful idea. The tables look lovely.
ReplyDeleteCheri - I hope your plans don't change and we do get to see you at Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteVon de Leigh - do you get to come home for Christmas? I know your parents are missing their grandbaby.
Helen - Oh, Christmas is so wonderful! Yes, I have the "pretties" sitting next to a crayon colored paper snowman. Kids are what make Christmas so much fun.
To all my other friends - thanks for dropping by. I wish you could have been here.
That looks like a blast! Really pretty, too! I like Bryce's idea of the christmas tree chandalier, that's pretty cool. I think that blue and silver table is beauuuutiful! =) Merry Christmas!! Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteJana, thanks for sharing part of your Christmas with all of us. Great ideas as usua.
ReplyDeleteJanell - the blue and silver table won 2nd place. It was even better than the picture because I took the pics before they had all the dishes set. They had huge snowflakes above the table. Bryce's chandelier was better in real life, too. The lights and star really drew attention. The photo was too light and you couldn't see the sparkle.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea having everyone decorate their table! I like the blue one! Glad you had a good time.
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