Our Tenth MGCC Christmas Party

 

We had some special company come from across the line this weekend

and it was exciting for several reasons!

Greg and Ellen have not been able to come to Canada for a few years.

We got to show them our newish home

and we could travel the rest of the way to Elmer and Judy's together.

I looked it up and it was exactly 10 years ago 

that Elmer and Judy hosted our first Christmas party.

Just as then, their home was festive and welcoming

from the white lights to the tree, mantle and candles.

The long dining table was adorned with a garland of fresh cedar boughs,

blooming eucalyptus and pine cones.

Such a pretty bowl of punch! 

And here we are, 10 years older.

We missed Kathy due to illness and Char and Betty living in Manitoba. 

Everyone had something to bring, 

but our hostess prepared the delicious dinner.

Cranberry Chicken

Mashed potatoes,

Broccoli salad

Peas and carrots

She and her hubby did an amazing job of serving together.

A perfect team.

After dinner we played a trivia game and 

we learned that there still are many things we don't know about each other.

The guys left for the games room

and we got to do a small gift exchange 

while enjoying our in person visit late into the evening. 

A friendship that came together through recipes,

but has spread to all other aspects of life.

Such a treasure.

❤❤❤