~ Pre-Christmas at Chris and Brandy's house ~

A few of us sampled a chinese soda.

and, it was actually pretty good (lemon - lime flavor).

Poor Chris STILL doesn't have his present from me....

I know, that LOOKS like a present but it was really just a note promising that his present is on the way. My bad for not ordering sooner. Sorry Chris. :-(

Chris, Brandy and Mom enjoying a pre-dinner drink.

Dad and Mom.



Josh and Kerri

Maggie, trying to decide if she wants to finish her goodie or not.

Maggie, Ginny and Missy.

Kerri

Josh

Brandy is opening her gift from Kerri.

Results: New Jammies!!!

Josh, opening his gift from Chris.

Results: A gift certificate to Dicks.

Kerri, opening her gift from Mike.

Results: (and I can't believe she guessed it before opening) = A Machette. Mike felt that the other knife he got her (per her request) was just to darn small. I think she likes it.

Mike's gift from Brandy = A subscription to consumer reports.

and some Cowgirl Ride-em Rub and a Beer-Butt Chicken Cooker.

My turn to open my gift from Josh.

Results: An adorable Doggie picture frame.

and, a beautiful mortar and pestle. I had the opportunity to use the mortar and pestle already and it works beautifully. Thank you SO very much Josh. :-)

Ok, to try and make up for the fact that his present hasn't arrived I burned a couple of CD's for Chris' listening pleasure.

We haven't seen Ginny and Gary since June so it was a real treat to see them again.

And thank you for the DELICIOUS bread Ginny!

Brandy had a special surprise ready for Chris tonight as well... a calendar.

We all enjoyed looking at the many, many pictures within. :-)

Maggie was VERY, VERY interested in the stocking that held dad's new cigars.

Everyone had a GREAT time. Brandy and Chris served some of the best lasagna I have ever had and we all appreciate them opening up their home to us. Thank you for everything. You RULE! :-)