It all started when Elf came out in 2003. Forest and I took Katie (then 9), my niece Lauren (then 16), and my nephew Sean (then 14) to see it. We all LOVED it. We are big movie quoters and this movie is quite quote-tastic.
The next year Elf came out on DVD so we had Lauren and Sean over to watch it and eat lasagna. We decided to do it the next year and the next...My sister and her husband (Lauren and Sean's parents) came a couple of years ago and I think Forest's kids came another year. Last year Lauren brought a date and Katie invited a friend.
This year, the 6th annual EWLE, my brother's family from Chicago was in town, my other brother wanted to come, my sister and her husband came, Lauren invited 2 friends and Katie invited a friend. So, we had 15 people! We have a teeny, tiny house, but a cozy good time was had by all.
A candid kitchen photo
Thirsty Katie
Thirsty Lauren
My brother, Michael
Birthday Boy Sean
All the Cousins
(disclaimer: the next two pics were taken at my sister's house, not mine)
(disclaimer: the next two pics were taken at my sister's house, not mine)
All the Cousins, Part Deux
Anyway, as I said, this is pretty much my only familly tradition and I highly recommend that each of your families start it up. After all, everyone loves Elf and everyone loves lasagna.
Just ask Katie:
5 comments:
Elf is a great movie to quote. Every time Skeeter starts to scream Hubby or I go, "Ooohh, he's an angry elf!"
"I'm sorry that I ruined everyone's lives and shoved eleven cookies in the VCR...." ;)
Mmmmm lasagna! I am so craving lasagna! :)
So, how are you feeling?
Amy...just checked in with you after about a month...OMG!!!!! Congrats!!!!! I am so excited for you! Happy and healthy 9 months!
Thank you Misty! It's so good to see you! How is your little one?
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