Day 27 - Christmas party

An oldy but a goody : Aren't they the cutest :)

Today was the annual Yaroshuk Christmas party. I know it is early to be having a Christmas party but it works for us. Normally it is at some ones house and we all bring something to contribute to making a great turkey dinner. Every year a different family has the task of planning the party. Normally it would be at their house, but last year uncle Daniel decided to change it up and have it at a restaurant because his house is too small to entertain all of us. We had words to say about that, but we all made it out to the New York steak house in Langley, and managed to have a fun time. This year it was the Inksters turn to plan the event. And again it was in a restaurant, this time because uncle Jerry didn't want kids running around his house. Which I don't really blame him, it can be stressful having a bunch of people in your home especially with young kids. Still, its not the same as having the traditional turkey dinner in the comfort of someones home. With a christmas tree, christmas music and more space to mingle with one another. This year we went with greek food, at the New york New york restaurant. It didn't disappoint thats for sure, I had the usual chicken suvlaki with no rice, extra salad. Mmmmm so good. I sure doesn't feel like christmas having it at a restaurant. It's more like an excuse to get together and catch up with each other. We have a pretty big family, all with our different schedules and normally only see each other at weddings or baby showers. I think it's nice to have another reason to get together, we are a pretty fun loving family, with always something to talk about. Not to mention extremely good looking :) There are both pros and cons to having it at a restaurant, I'm not gonna spell them out now, but one pro is that I have an excuse to get a babysitter and enjoy a meal without having to spoon feed a baby or fight with a toddler to eat ALL his food. Not to mention, this is the second year in a row that my kid is sick with an ear infection. What is up with that! This time it is Hayden, but still, crazy! So all in all it was a good night, stuffed myself full with great food and conversation, both which I will be missing in one short day :( Hope tonight's sleep is better than last night. xoxo