The Meatball Party and Papa Grape's 85th Bday

December isn't complete without the annual "Meatball Party". We also celebrated Grandpa's 85th birthday. Dylan calls him "Papa Grape" (for Gpa Great). He was really into helping him blow out his candles and trying to get his hands into that frosting. Yum!


These tongs and garnish kept Dylan busy for quite awhile. Hey...whatever keeps him out of trouble and doesn't make a mess right!? :)

We always do a white elephant exchange. Jeff brought a live lobster for his. He was a pricey guy, but it was worth the laughs! We came home with that lovely manikin head that Jeff is holding and a elephant stuffed animal. We will add that stuffed animal to the collection that we have that Dylan refuses to touch. He hates stuffed animals! Hopefully Lucy girl likes them.


Great crowd, food, games, and laughs. Then unfortunately within 2 days of the party at least 10 people had the stomach flu....which then spread like wildfire through our family. That was not at all fun!