Anthony and I went to Patty's (his mom) for Christmas brunch. Anthony's aunts (Lisa and Joann) and his brother Michael and Serena (Michael's girlfriend) were also there.
More presents and a delicious meal.
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Joann and Anthony |
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Serena and Michael |
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Patty, Serena, Michael, Joann |
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Some of the eats |
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Bacon!
Woohoo!
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View looking north from Patty's back door |
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When you push the button it plays Schroder's theme |
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Kitchen-ing |
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My brunch food |
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Eating action photo |
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Another eating action photo |
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Anthony's dressed for winter |
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Haaaaaaaaaaay |
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Anthony's operating my camera now...
Lisa, Patty, Michael
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Stud... muffin |
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No, I didn't fart although you would never guess
based on the looks on their faces
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Michael does this funny voice as "Father Christmas" |
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Father Christmas is thirsty |
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Father Christmas with the Christmas tree |
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Serena and Father Christmas |
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Time to hand out presents |
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Patty's excited about this gift |
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Opening a gift card |
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Patty, Anthony, Serena, Michael |
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Anthony and I got her a Nook e-reader |
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"I'll show you how to use it" |
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Woohoo! Olive Oil! |
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My view of everyone |
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"So, you push this and this happens" |
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Meanwhile, back at our house....
Lucky chews on Santa.
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