First Family Christmas Party of the Season

Our first Christmas party here in New York was with extended family in New Jersey. We enjoyed appetizers, visiting with new friends, a rousing gift exchange during which a saute pan was the hot commodity, and then a delectable dinner of filet mignon, potato/sweet potato casserole, green beans, asparagus, and salad followed by the traditional coffee, cookies and new Scandinavian pudding.


We exchanged gifts via a Chinese Auction/White Elephant Gift Exchange/whateveryourwanttocallit, and laughed hysterically as a saute pan was the hottest gift of the night. I had the pan in my hands for just a few rounds before it was snatched up. However, I ended up going home with Starbucks coffee and peppermint syrup, so my coffee fetish was satisfied, so I couldn't complain. Danny chose to take home an insulated picnic/lunch bag for his meals on campus.

Here is Nan (in the middle) with her sisters, Carole (on the left), and Mutzi (on the right).

Nan & Poppi Morse

Happy Christmas Eve, especially to our Texas family - we miss you so much and are thinking of you!