I'm just forging ahead writing things on this blog that I hope are of general interest to the Packard Family. I know that Grandma has requested that we not interpret her feelings or talk about her responses to treatments but to let her speak for herself. I think that's fair and hope she will continue to do that. But I also think this blog can be a great communication tool for the entire family if we will all use it, contribute to it and benefit from it.
So, the plans are for the Packard Family Christmas Party on Sunday, December 23 and I understand that at Thanksgiving Dinner at Penni's the decision was made to begin the gift rotation again, different from what we've done the past couple of years. And we will begin this year with the person just beneath us which means Robert and I have Stephen and Stephen has Marla, etc. Sounds great. I also think what I understand is that all the cousins will participate again in a White Elephant exchange. There will be no white elephant exchange among the adults, just the cousins, and all the cousins no matter what age will participate in that. If they want to participate as couples they bring one gift and receive one gift and if they want to participate at individuals they bring two gifts and receive two gifts. Is that accurate? And that's it. Should make things easier. I suspect there will also be some exchanging of small gifts among all the siblings as there usually has been in the past.
Has there been any decision-making as to what time we're beginning, what we are eating and who's bringing it, and whether there is any program? Dad has usually asked someone to oversee the program and I assume he is doing whatever he wants done with that again. Are Sheila, John and girls coming? We hope so! Our kids from out of town will be arriving that morning and I'm trying to decide what I need to feed them after church at our house depending on what time we're starting the Packard party and how full a meal we expect that to be. Is there any help needed with set-up of tables or chairs? I know my need for organization and planning probably drives everyone in the family crazy, but it helps me to know what to expect. So, again, if anyone is reading this, please comment and let's make some decisions.
Thanks, gang.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
Penny can't figure how to post. She suggested that maybe we start at 6pm and have only desserts. Which is fine with me. Less fuss. As far as time, whatever.Let them decide that travel. Thanks, Chris.
Hi everyone,
I hope I figured out how to post something I too have had trouble. Chris thankyou so much for keeping us on our toes with the planing stuff. All sounds fine to me as for time I also think that those who travel are best to determin that question. Chris I do need qift ideas for you and Robert!
Cindy
This is the first time I have been on here. The address was lost when we had to switch computers. Thank you Chris for the updates. Judy, if you need gift ideas, please email me and I can give you some. If anybody can give me gift ideas for Penny, Mom & Dad, please email me, I would appreciate it. I also like to here what is going on with the family as well. Please email me. whitneyclan@sbcglobal.net
Love, Sheila
I like Penny's suggestion of starting at 6:00 and have desserts only. I would be happy with simple finger food desserts like christmas cookies, candies and brownies and not as complex as the Thanksgiving pie fest. As pointed out to me by a Packard dessert expert, the Packards are better at desserts anyway.
One thing I don't see listed is where the event will be held. I really don't care where except I don't think it is appropriate to have it at Larry and Martha's. Based upon past experience there is significant preperation required, plus the activity, noise level and general chaos that accompanies us, our kids, grand kids and even great grand kids getting together that it should not be imposed upon our aging parents. There comes a time when the kids should step up and assume responsibility. Robert and Chris and Judy and I have hosted several events and are willing to continue to do so, I think it would be nice to see some of the others places, even if inside space is tight. I acknowledge that John and Shelia as well as Stephen, and Arnie and Penny have some mileage issues, but I haven't seen Gary and Marla's or Vern and Cindy's (new) house at Christmas time for years. Roger
Post a Comment