Boxing Day and Marley's 100th day!

How did we all fit in here?

Even the island didn't have enough space.

Marley, now 102 days old, and her "lola" Claire

After food, we all baked out in front of Gerwyn's HUGE tv to watch Salt.

Elijah having a laugh with Uncle Mark.

Two cutie pies in their Christmas black tie finery. Elijah's outfit is actually a onesie.

Poor Samara wasn't feeling very well. But she looked adorable in her red dress.

Gerwyn, the final proud owner of this lovely Snuggie in the Lee annual Steal/Regift game.

Poor Phil and David...to have this cuddly warmth just stolen out from under them. (Right off their bodies!)

Hanna is so pleased with her gift. A package of shaving razor blades in with some Quality Street Candy and Rice for filler. What more could a girl ask for...Dinner, Dessert and smooth legs!

Diana and Gerwyn's place was absolutely packed to the rafters. Even my brother, known as Pokaroo, made an appearance. There was a ton of food! (I had advised Diana to make a smaller turkey this year since her brother's Thanksgiving extravaganza and the 25 pound bird had a lot of leftover turkey. ) I suggested maybe around 15-17 pounds since there would also be a lot of other things. Diana then proceeded to go out and buy a 13kg turkey. She had mistaken the 13kg for 13pounds. Gerwyn while carrying the bird said it was definitely a lot heavier than Marley. That's 28 pounds for you Americans (Cat). The turkey and stuffing plus a whole baked ham, plus grilled marinated short ribs (kalbi) Ginger soy Chicken wings (a family classic), 4 different types of sashimi, Claire's famous spring rolls, Glass noodles, vegetables, greens, 12 different desserts...Even after everyone ate, there was still enough food for another get together . Diana had previously declared it a BYOT (Bring Your Own Tupperware).

Unfortunately I had to leave early (I was working at 6am the next morning) so we rushed through the gift exchange and steal gift festivities. But, it was still so nice to spend the evening with my crazy, fun, big family.