Once again, we hosted the annual Russell Family Christmas Party. We decided to keep it simple and easy so we heated the crock pots with Chili. I made my FAMOUS breadsticks (3, double batches) All 3 batches tasted great! They are SO easy and it is one thing that I can bake under any circumstance! We exchanged white elephants which turned out to be fun, but in my opinion should have been divided into an adult group and a children's group. The kids didn't really want to get all of the hilarious white elephants, they really take their Christmas Gifts seriously. Two years ago before Calvin (John's cousin) went on his mission, he gave John a pair of "large underwear" that had the words "Dream Catcher" on them. Pre-mission humor, I guess. His dad, a bishop at the time, and he thought that was the funniest white elephant to give. Well, this year, Calvin returned home and guess what he got back this year from John? Bring out the whiteys! He totally forgot that he gave them to John. It made for a hilarious night. Cute Sue, Calvin's mom, always is thinking when it come to these white elephants. She puts together these "kits." One bag she gave was like a "romantic evening gift." It included several silk boxer shorts, a black bra, a book, and a bottle of Viagra! What a hoot. I seriously love the Rudd's and the Russell's. They are a very fun group, and I can't wait to get them back up to the cabin.
During the party, Aimee had Calvin talk about Christmas on his mission in Nebraska, and then his cousin Travis talk about Christmas in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Hawaii. He served on the front lines and we are so glad that he has made it home safe. He came home in October. I also called Scott in our ward to come play my favorite Christmas song on his Clarinet, O Holy Night. This I did to try to bring in the Christmas spirit to EVERYONE at the party. He is amazing. It turned out to be a fun night.
John's cute cousins: Becca, Natalie, CeCelia
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