Holiday Happenings

This weekend was pretty busy with holiday things... Chet's birthday, an evening out and then family dinner today! I'm now watching a movie and decompressing by updating the blog! Here is what has been going on...

Friday, December 18th, was Chet's 28th birthday! We had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate with family and friends by going out for dinner and then to an Everett Silvertips hockey game! We ended up having about 15 people with us at the game and it was great to hang out with everyone!

Us with Adam and Brenda at the game. We sat close to to center ice in the first level... best seats we've had!

Chet got his name on the big reader board! We tried to yell loudly for him!

Chet and his new Silvertips hat he bought with his birthday money.

The group (minus Mike and me). Such fun people!

On Saturday, we went to my friend's funeral in the morning and were emotionally exhausted after that. Yet, that evening, we had the chance to go out with a group Adam and Brenda's family and friends as well as my parents to the Paramount Theater. We saw the Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. So, basically lots of music, costumes and dancing. I was slightly skeptical at first because it is a bit cheesy, but it turned out to be really good! I loved the dancing. The Rockettes have such precision and synchrony that you can't help but stare. This is a picture in the lobby of the Paramount with the upside down Christmas tree.

Today we had family holiday dinner with all of us. It is hard to get all of our schedules lined up at times! But we had a wonderful time, ate lots of food, opened a few presents and just enjoyed each other's company. I even made banana pudding with chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

So much happening this time of year but I am always so thankful for time with family. That is one of the best things about this time of year.

Brianne