Our last excursion for the holiday season was a holiday gathering with all of the relatives(Stephanie’s Mom’s family) that live down in New Jersey. We gave Nathan the task of capturing the experience in pictures for us. He took all of the pictures that follow.

This was a great picture of Aunt Susan. If you look closer, he did a masterful job of capturing all of the levels of Christmas cheer occuring in house.

Kyle, Blake and Jeremy checking out their new toys.

A nice moment between Jeremy and his Aunt Katie.

Steve and Uncle Charlie catching up.

I’m not sure what Kyle did, but it looks like he had some explaining to do for Kim, Aunt Linda and Aunt Sharon.

Great photography Nathan!  (Stephanie is holding up Sean.  If it weren’t for the party…he would have been in bed hours ago!)

Today we headed north for a surprise 50th birthday party for Sue.  We enjoyed catching up with everyone and meeting our newest great nephew (Brendan) and great niece(Elsie Rae) in person.  Sue’s kids did a wonderful job putting the party together, from the food, to the photos, to the music…it was a wonderful celebration, and she was truly surprised – way to go!! 

One of the songs that was playing in the background today was titled “Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney.    http://www.cmt.com/lyrics/kenny-chesney/dont-blink/19651456/lyrics.jhtml We couldn’t help but notice how appropriate this song was as we enjoyed the day.

Sue was winking then, but the joke was on her today…

The birthday girl with her prince…

 Stacy and Paul’s daughter, Ava

Joann an Pat’s daughter, Grace

Sue’s son Russell, with his famous rubber band ball

Hi Dad! Hi Mom!

 Below are the Smith “kids”; Ben, John,

Cassie, Theresa, Jenny, Stacy, Jessie and Russell

and their spouses and children…

 Happy Birthday Sue, we love you!!