Many years ago, when the Bangays and the Andrews clans were growing up on the same street in Eastern Ottawa, Christmas Day dinner was an event that was not to be missed. Many years of fun times were spent between the two families, friendships that were built over the years and have been maintained ever since, culminating in new homes, weddings, children and the upcoming lakehouse in Quebec.
We returned to old times this year for the holidays as we were invited to join the Andrews and the Hendricks for dinner on the evening of the 25th. We were excited to have such great and close friends to spend Christmas with, as well as the added bonus of having a reason to get dressed up and eat some awesome food! Isabelle and Oliver really enjoy the company of all the Andrews and were just as pumped to go over there and have some fun, Isabelle to goof around with her Auntie Menna, Oliver to pet and chase Elgin the golden retriever.
It was so nice to be part of a big dinner with such super people. We got a lot closer to all of them over the past year, especially with the wedding and all its surrounding festivities, and we look forward to a 2011 where the friendship and the family atmosphere continues. Thanks to the Andrews for always being so good to us and for making us feel at home. We love you guys.
Rhiannon and Matt's beautiful placesettings and centerpieces
Daddy, daughter and a delicious dinner
Why eat when you can run around as much as possible?
The traditional Christmas crackers, always a big hit
Rhiannon opens Mommy's labour of love, The Wedding Scrapbook!
Mommy and Isabelle's masterful dessert display
Isabelle hangs with her best buds
Oliver plays around with his godfather
Showing off her Nutcracker gift. Isabelle even said at dinner, "Menna, you will be so thrilled to see my music box!".
Oliver enjoys a different type of Christmas cracker
Menna always has Isabelle wrapped around her finger
Thanks for inviting us, Rhiannon. We had a great time!
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