Today we hosted a larger family party which has become traditional. Our current household was expanded by Shelly, Ron, Neil, Donna, Jane, Chris, Anthony, Helen, David, and Jenny. Elizabeth, Danni, and Ella looked in for a short while later on.
People gathered and imbibed soon after two;
progressed to one Jackie’s splendid salad lunches here sampled by Neil;
spent enjoyable time in animated conversation as between Donna, Jane, and Ian;
and Matthew and Ron.
I managed to make a few portraits including of Jane,
Ian,
Tess,
Becky,
Matthew,
Anthony,
and Shelly.
The seriously yet hilariously competitive business of Ian’s quiz of the year occupied much of the afternoon until early evening gorging on Jackie’s delicious chicken curry and/or beef in red wine. After feasting we continued with the quiz which ended with a nail-biting finish in which the men beat the women by one point.
What a great stimulating and loving gathering 💕 hope you had lots of fun 🥰
We did, indeed, Val. Thanks very much.
Glad you had a wonderful day, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Frank.
Now, that looks like a very good time!
Thank you very much, Liz. It certainly was.
Derrick,I loved your portraits.You sure had a wonderful time!
Thank you very much, Dee.
What an amazing day.
Thanks very much, Peggy.
You have chronicled the cheerful gathering and made the memories palpable with your photos.
Many thanks, Uma.
I love those smiles.
Thank you very much, JoAnna.
What a pleasant way to round off Christmas whilst sharpening your minds for the year to come!
Thank you very much, Anne.
Sounds a wonderful party for all parties.
It was probably the best yet. Thanks very much, Gwen.
It made me smile, all those lovely faces.
Thank you very much, Yvonne
YAY, men! 😉 😀
What sweet smiles made up your beautiful Christmas! And Jackie’s food-feast sounds o delicious! 🙂 Good-memories made for each and every person! 🙂
HUGS for all and to all a Good-Night! 🙂
Thanks very much, Carolyn X
Wonderful to see you all having fun <3
Thanks very much, Pauline. Sorry it was late 🙂 X
Life’s taken one of it’s sadder turns here and we are all at sixes and sevens so I didn’t even notice you were late – I thought it was just me…….. 🙂
Have I missed something, Pauline? X
No, I was just sharing inappropriately really. And not terribly well by the looks…… My daughters’ father (my ex) passed unexpectedly, though he was unwell so not totally unexpected, just sooner than we all thought. Getting everyone back to where they needed to be as soon as possible over the Christmas break is never straight forward. But we are all where we need to be now 🙂 I’m just reading your current post, but may be absent for a couple of days after.
Nothing inappropriate about that, Pauline XX
For a group as big as that, the star of the show must have been the cook !
Thank you John!
Absolutely. Thanks very much, John
Nice bonding Derrick 🌝
Thanks very much, Arlene
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Great shots, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jill.
Everyone looks happy and engaged. It is wonderful to see such a happy group and day!
It was pretty special, Merril. Thanks very much.
Looks like a wonderful time had by all Derrrick
It was very good, Gary. Thanks very much.
No party hats, did you not have any crackers?
We did. I was still wearing mine as I wrote my post. Becky had though to photograph me and put it on a comment. She didn’t actually do it. Thanks very much, Andrew
Good wholesome fun and Jackie’s gourmet cooking – perfect holiday get-together!!
Thanks very much, GP
It looks like you had a beautiful Christmas with all your favorite people. So now I can wish you a Happy 2020, and may our favorite people be there to celebrate good times with you and Jackie.
Many thanks, Ronnie.
It looks like a wonderful time with family, Derrick and Jackie! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season.
Thank you very much, Lavinia.
And a great time was had by all! It’s heartwarming to see photos of your lovely family, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Oh beautiful bonding time. That’s so great
Wonderful candid photos!
The one point win shows how even teams were!
And the chicken and beef options – mmmmm
Thanks very much, Yvette.
How nice of the women to let the men win.
🙂 Definitely not an act of generosity. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal.
I was glad to click on this and find Ian’s picture at the top. He certainly was the most animated one as I viewed this post on my cell phone initially … and even more so when viewed on the computer in an almost life-sized version. He looks like he could keep a party going into the wee hours! That’s quite a delightful family you have there, Derrick! <3
Very many thanks, Jan.