The 5th Annual Gentry Christmas Eve Shin Dig was held at our home this year. It is hard to believe that we have been in Boston for 5 Christmas' in a row. Each year we have had a party and each year it gets a little better, this year I believe it was the best!
We had an amazing spread of food that consisted of a cheese ball and crackers, a vegetable platter, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant parm, home made mac and cheese, butternut squash risotto, pasta salad, green salad, rolls, gingerbread cake with caramel topping, chocolate cake, fudge and toffee. Not to mention lemon water and home made wassail.
The food was AWESOME!
We had a very fun crowd this year as well, and somehow managed to fit 23 bodies into our little two bedroom apartment. It seemed to work out just fine however and was nice that we could all spend this lovely holiday together.
Once everyone had a chance to fill their bellies, we put on a wonderful production of the nativity story. I wrote out a small program this year to make it flow a bit better. Ryan was the narrator and those who didn't have a part in the play were cast as heavenly angels that sang Christmas carols throughout the play. It turned out really nice and humorous. As the director I felt like I was herding cats at moments, but a Christmas memory was created and a laugh was had by all.
Amelia, Barret and baby "G" sus really played the parts of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus with the most professionalism. Outstanding performance really!
We had an amazing spread of food that consisted of a cheese ball and crackers, a vegetable platter, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant parm, home made mac and cheese, butternut squash risotto, pasta salad, green salad, rolls, gingerbread cake with caramel topping, chocolate cake, fudge and toffee. Not to mention lemon water and home made wassail.
The food was AWESOME!
We had a very fun crowd this year as well, and somehow managed to fit 23 bodies into our little two bedroom apartment. It seemed to work out just fine however and was nice that we could all spend this lovely holiday together.
Once everyone had a chance to fill their bellies, we put on a wonderful production of the nativity story. I wrote out a small program this year to make it flow a bit better. Ryan was the narrator and those who didn't have a part in the play were cast as heavenly angels that sang Christmas carols throughout the play. It turned out really nice and humorous. As the director I felt like I was herding cats at moments, but a Christmas memory was created and a laugh was had by all.
Amelia, Barret and baby "G" sus really played the parts of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus with the most professionalism. Outstanding performance really!
Here are the 3 little guys that got cast as the Shepherds, Quentin, Berkeley and Soren.
One of them refused to hold still for even one second of the play and chose dancing and running around as a better option, one of them refused to dress for the part, insisting that he was a modern day shepherd in today's clothing (this may or may not be the little boy who has to have his hands held down just to take this picture). The third little shepherd was TERRIFIED of his sheep (aka McDuff). So all of the Shepherds lacked a bit in one area, but overall did a great job and were a handsome little bunch!
Christian played the part of piano player, it came quite naturally to him.
One of them refused to hold still for even one second of the play and chose dancing and running around as a better option, one of them refused to dress for the part, insisting that he was a modern day shepherd in today's clothing (this may or may not be the little boy who has to have his hands held down just to take this picture). The third little shepherd was TERRIFIED of his sheep (aka McDuff). So all of the Shepherds lacked a bit in one area, but overall did a great job and were a handsome little bunch!
Christian played the part of piano player, it came quite naturally to him.
Meet our Wise Men, Charlie, Presley (wise woman) and Noah. They were spot on making sure baby "G" sus got his gifts of a pine cone, a snowman box and a candy cane. They did an outstanding job.
Let us not forget Little Eloise as the "Star" of the show.Look how brightly she shines!
After the big production there were more light hearted Christmas Songs sung around the piano; the adults sang and the kids had a dance party to the music.
It was a really fun and special night. We are lucky to be surrounded with so many wonderful people that we could spend the night with!
Little Berke side note:
Berke was more excited to play with his friends at the party than to have Santa come that night. He was thrilled to have some of his favorite friends at his house to play with.
When I was explaining that we would be celebrating Jesus Birthday at the party, he got really upset and said, "No! I want to celebrate my birthday!"
Our kid has some jealousy issues!
Little Berke side note:
Berke was more excited to play with his friends at the party than to have Santa come that night. He was thrilled to have some of his favorite friends at his house to play with.
When I was explaining that we would be celebrating Jesus Birthday at the party, he got really upset and said, "No! I want to celebrate my birthday!"
Our kid has some jealousy issues!
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and were able to spend it with family and friends as well!
1 comment:
This is so great. I would love to read a copy of your Laci Gentry Nativity Play.
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