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365: Day 341- Dutra Family Christmas Party

12/8/13: Derek's dad's side of the family has a longstanding tradition of getting everyone together a few weeks before Christmas. His grandfather was 1 of 12 children, and Derek's dad has around 40 first cousins - many of whom still live just south of Boston. The party has gotten so big over the years that they rent out a function hall for it. I've never gone before - this is the first year Derek didn't have to work. We headed down in the early afternoon today for some food, family, and fun.

The event is a potluck - I should have taken a picture of the spread! We brought Holiday Roll-Ups, a festive appetizer that was a little putz-y but turned out delicious!

S&Z were very excited to see Grandma & Papa,


And of course, KAYLAN!!!


They tried their first Shirley Temple (and both of them drank < 1/4 of it, reporting that it was "too sweet" and it "felt funny" on Zoe's tongue. Maybe we have missed the sensitive period for soda??!!)-


There was tons of running around and dancing until the games started. First they did the limbo,


And then musical chairs.


After the games SANTA came to visit!!!!!!!


There was more music and dancing before everyone said goodbye.


What a fun family tradition! I can't wait to bring the kids back next year!
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