The Holiday for the Rest of Us!

Not to be done in by Christmas, we swung into Festivus with Chris's family the day after and had a wonderful visit and holiday time together. Tia Kathy, Tio Terrill and cousins Monica, Jasmine and Marcus came up from Virginia, and Grandpa Jack and Grandma Deb made the trip from Newfield. Brian joined us on Festivus itself (December 27) with his friend Marykate.

The cousins had a great time hanging out together:






We went to the South Mountain Reservation, a local park, and to the Turtleback Zoo:



For the Feats of Strength, we went bowling, our traditional Festivus activity!









Jasmine and Papi were the high scorers at bowling, and got to wear the Santa hats at present opening and dinner.





We enjoyed the traditional Festivus fare of spaghetti and meat item (this year meatballs), and for dessert, Festivus cupcakes. Monica found the Festivus bean in her cupcake and was crowned Queen with another Santa hat. She kindly gave her consort hat to Wendy, who was very excited!