Sunday, December 11, 2011

Children's Party at PYC

What a busy holiday weekend for us!  Yesterday afternoon we headed to Lake Oswego for the Friends of Multnomah Falls Board Christmas Party.  Billie was the hostess and was born and raised in Texas, she makes a huge banquet of home made Mexican food.  We had a great time.  Then early this afternoon we drove along Marine Drive to the Portland Yacht Club for the annual Children's Christmas Party.  There was a clown and then Santa arrived.. and a banquet of child friendly things such as macaroni and cheese, fruit and veggies, cookies and juice.  Below is the beautiful big natural tree and my DIL Beth and grandson Michael.
Here is our son Travis, Dayle and Hayden.  His wife had to stay home with Caleb as both had a cold.  See all the burgees on the wall?  They are from other yacht clubs that we have reciprocal agreements with, so we can use their marinas and services.
Here is Michael and Gabriel.  The navy blue "roll" is a lovely blanket with PYC embroidered on it - a gift to me from the Commodore as I was one of his committee chairs - I've done the website for 5 years.  This is my last year doing it as they've decided to go with a whole new system where members can pay online and all.  Not the technology that I am familiar with or even want to learn.   
This is the view across the ballroom towards the Columbia River. 
This is from the lounge.. our sailboat Stargazer is moored near the end of the middle row. 
Our 3 grandsons had a BALL watching the clown, so did all the other kids! 
The clown must have said something particularly funny here, our 3 boys are roaring.. 
Here is BJ the clown.
I walked out on the patio to get a shot up the river.. several sailboats were out today as the weather was pretty mild.   
Our boat is the 2nd from the end on "B Row" on the right.   
Then Santa arrived.. here is Mike and Gabe on his lap.   
Hayden was 3rd in line for Santa but ran off to play and had to get in the VERY last of the line.. he was doing fine, but the baby right in front of him cried on Santa's lap, so Hayden decided to refuse to sit on his lap.  But he got a toy and one for his missing brother, too. 
What a fun day for the kids and the adults too!  Now, my DAR meeting tomorrow and then a few down days.. well, at least time to fill out a few Christmas cards!
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((hugs)), Teresa :-) 

14 comments:

  1. You HAVE been busy. Looked like a fun day today. Would love to go sailing with you!

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  2. Teresa, That all looked like such a great day. I would love a day like that with the kids and Santa and Clown and all the kids happy faces and laughter! Your grand sons are so sweet, I always love how they get involved, loved the laughing photo. My favorite scenery photo was of the lounge looking out at the sailboats. It took in breath away. Happy Happy Day to you and Dayle, xoRobin❤

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  3. What a happy time you had Teresa and what a HUGE tree in that hall..stunning! Enjoy all your festive activities in the coming days.
    Jane x

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  4. What a production. Looks like fun was had by all. I love that you can get outside and see the harbor and a splash of those blue, blue sail. I miss the ocean terribly. Continue to enjoy family and friends during this season. Back to wrapping today, one last box to go. Hugs, Kate

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  5. Love the new header... brilliant job

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  6. Such fun memories your grandchildren will have when they're grown up.

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  7. Such a fun day! Since I'm off to Spain tomorrow without internet connection until the 27th, I want to wish you and your lovely family a very merry christmas already! :-) xxxx

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  8. I miss the excitement of taking the kids to see Santa. Looks like everyone had a good time.

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  9. What a beautiful place! Looks like the kids had a great time. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  10. what a wonderful party and beautiful view you had...I love your photos with your Santa hat on it is so festive...Merry Christmas to you and yours...

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  11. I love your photos but the one of all three boys laughing is special...they will love that photograph when they are older. I could do with a laugh, maybe BJ the clown could pop round to my house :) xxx

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  12. Thanks for including us in your days, Teresa. I am enjoying celebrating with you! (: Hayden's Santa encounter reminded me of the time when our oldest daughter was the crying baby on Santa's lap...uh ohhh...but in the following years our family collected a number of happier Santa memories, especially as my husband grew to look more and more like Santa in the eyes of children who looked at him with great expectation and excitement! <3

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  13. Everyone looks like they are having such a good time....everything is decorated so nicely and those happy smiling faces realy say it all. Your photos are beautiful. :)

    Blessings always

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  14. What a busy , lovely time you are having Teresa. The children look as though they are having the best time ever. Anne x

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