Sunday, December 27, 2009

Family Christmas Celebration (2009)


We celebrated with the whole clan of kids and the local grandfolk on Sunday the 27th. thanks to the awesome sales the day after Christmas... I was able to add a place for 6 more peeps at my table. After presents were opened... the kids all had a blast playing Beatles Rock Band. Click on any image below to see the entire photo and video collection!




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Friday, December 25, 2009

Christmas Day (2009)

We had our usual early morning stockings and presents with the 2 youngsters. Jesse came by and hung out with us for a while. Then we all enjoyed fresh Halibut and Sweet Potato fries for dinner (the Halibut was from my nephew Garet, who caught and brought it home from Alaska). Click on any photo below to see the entire photo and video collection.
















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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Greetings from the Rice Family - 2009
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Saturday, December 12, 2009

22nd Annual Family Cookie Exchange

This wonderful tradition was started by Cheryl, Nikki, and Norman 22 years ago. It then grew to Cheryl, Nikki, Norman, Alyson, Ashley & Garet. After that the entire family joined in and it grew from there. This year was hosted by Lance & Reba at their wonderful home on Camano Island! They outdid themselves with festive decorations, wonderful food, and tasty beverages. A good time was had by all!!!

From the Album: 22nd Annual Family Cookie Exchange (2009)







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Santa Breakfast - December 12 - Lynnwood Convention Center


From the Album: Applause Studio Santa Elves at the Lynwood Santa Breakfast!

This is the second Santa breakfast gig this year for the Applause Studio Performance Team. Santa hired these ladies to be his elves for his Santa breakfast series. These fabulous elves were there to greet and seat the guests as they arrived for food and fun. After everyone had yummy food in their tummies, the Elves entertained the guests with a snappy little Christmas number. They must have made quite an impression on Santa because he appeared from the North pole at the coaxing of the Elves. After Santa appeared, the Elves went around to each of the tables to escort the eagerly waiting kids (young and old) to where Santa sat waiting to hear their Christmas wishes. If that wasn't cool enough... The Grinch made a surprise appearance and read a story to the Kids. As Santa was getting ready to fly out of sight, the Elves lavished the children with gifts to their delight.

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Jasmine Performs with the Con Brio Women's Choir

We attended a wonderful Christmas concert last night -- Comfort & Joy -- which featured Jasmine's choral group, the Con Brio Women's Choir, as well as 3 other amazing choral groups. It was great to have Ann join us from Washington D.C., not to mention... Donna too, who just moved back to Washington to stay!


Here is a short video clip of Jasmine singing with her group

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Applause Studio Elves at the Northgate Santa Breakfast

This year, Santa hired the Applause Studio Performance Team to be his elves for this year's Santa breakfast series.

These fabulous elves were there to greet and seat the guests as they arrived for food and fun.

After everyone had yummy food in their tummies, the Elves entertained the guests with a snappy little Christmas number. (click the photo to see the video)

They must have made quite an impression on Santa because he appeared from the North pole at the coaxing of the Elves. (click the photo to see the video)

After Santa appeared, the Elves went around to each of the tables to escort the eagerly waiting kids (young and old) to where Santa sat waiting to hear their Christmas wishes.

Several moms asked to have their baby's photo taken with the Elves.

If that wasn't cool enough... The awesome "Recess Monkeys" took the stage (known as the Wiggles of Seattle). (click the photo to see the video)

The Elves got the party started on the dance floor... followed quickly by a bunch of very enthusiastic mini dancers! (click the photo to see the video)

As Santa was getting ready to fly out of sight, the Elves lavished the children with gifts to their delight. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!! (click the photo to see the video)

What a wonderful day and a lot of wonderful memory for all the kids (and the Elves too)! (click the photo to see the entire album)



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