Santa (Sheila) makes his(...ummm..her!) annual appearance!

Showing off her winning snowman drawn on top of the head sketch and prize, Sarah beams brightly.

Sweet! Dave and Liz strike a relaxed pose.

Sheila with her award winning snowman sketch.

Steve is looking festive!

Andrea shows off her top o' head drawing.

Natalie and Steve pose together on the floor. Cute!

It's the Sam & Amber clan! (Kids are hard to keep still for photos!!)

Melissa and Cynthia ravishing in red!

It's the candy bar game! We need more chocolate!

Karen striking a fetching pose for the camera.

Heidi and Solomon keeping the sweets table safe!

Hmmm...Blair makes a face...unbeknownst to Laurie?...

...no...she knew!

Ivan and Catherine. Where did the summer's tan go?

Cute photo of Steve and Cynthia!

Another view of the candy bar game antics.

Oh no...the chocolate selection is dwindling...

Little Ivan plays the harmonica very well on his first try!

Festively festooned -- Nat!

A room with a view.

The Christmas tree on the compound! The lovely scent of fresh boughs has long since faded.

Sarah and Andrea in a Christmas shadow box.

Bearing heavy and plentiful gifts, Dave joined us for the Christmas day unwrapping frenzy.

Sarah, Michelle and Andrea review the days haul.

Catherine looks as if the pan has already hit her on the head.

Ivan and Sarah discuss rock hounding's finer points.

A final review of the gift loot before the phone call from Erin.