Annual

an·nu·al

ˈany(əw)əl/

adjective: annual

1.

occurring once every year.

"the friend's annual Christmas dinner"

We carried on this 18+ year tradition by having dinner at our house instead of out at a restaurant...it was awesome!

Catering was provided by D'Lish and it was a beautiful spread that included seared scallops and beef filet.

I made fondue for an appetizer, because what's better than cheese?

HOT CHEESE!

14 adults, 4 kids, 1 dog.

No sweat. 

Jeff, Tom & Dave.

Chris and Annette.

They're drinking Jagertee, which was brought by Jane & Brett. 

An alps spiced warm tea mixed with a lot of different alcohols - YUM!

Cathy brought homemade "hooch" to share with everyone!
 

LOL!

Chris, Annette, Cathy, Dave & Hilary.

Warm gingerbread pudding with vanilla creme anglaise served in the living room - getting ready for the gift exchange!
 

Janet, me & Cathy.

Eric got an ornament and a vanilla candle - ooh!

Chris and his "discrete" flask that can also double as a bullet proof vest!

Group shot, thanks to Jane!

And a shot of Kenzo, who is doing well today despite the late party last night!