A Very Montague ThanksChristmas

ThanksChristmas 2011 was held at our house this year...I prepared for it for a month...I love to do this kind of thing.  I wanted to make it one everyone would remember.  After my turkey mishap...I was wondering if everything would be ok, but it worked out perfectly.  I had enough food to feed another 40 people.  I came from such a small family, so when I married Richard, I became a Montague and part of something bigger than all of us.
    Every family has their trials and tribulations and the Montague's aren't immune to it, but the commraderie of the siblings is what got them through it.  Rich brought out his Dad's purple heart and metals that we framed for him one year...I guess he wanted Dad to be here too. 
   Our Steal a Gift Exchange was a big success...some gifts were better than others...but the can of Fart Exstinguisher got a big laugh and besides....who couldn't use a can every once in awhile...Jelly got it and was a good sport.  But the funniest was Regan's hooker shoes...Donna got them first, but Justin stole them for Lisa...Lisa couldn't be here with us, so I would love to see her face when she opens the box.
   I had sit down for 40 people, so everyone had a place to eat the delicious food that we had.  I always think I have to make twice as much food, but you don't really when there is so much to choose from.  I will be eating turkey noodle soup for quite awhile.
   Santa made a visit and the children loved it.  Joe played Santa this year and came up the back porch.  All the kids gathered around him.  Karaline says, "hey I know you" and was quickly shooshed.  The best part was when Nickolas sat on Santa/Daddy's lap.  I probably have five pictures of him and not one is looking forward.  He could NOT take his eyes off him...he just stared at him, trying to figure it out.  Santa passed out their gift bags, so everyone was happy.  I have my house all put back together and I don't think I will have to cook for a week.  The  Montague ThanksChristmas was a HUGE sucess!  I hope evryone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.