Kismet’s Newest Tradition – First Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

 

Ashley & Larry look stunned………

 

As rumor has it, a couple of weeks before the Kismet Xmas party, during an alcohol inspired evening Karen & Joe and Danielle had the idea that the town should have a Xmas tree, and on the supposition that if you can think it you can do it, lights were strung and hung, music was supplied via a boom box, food came from many places and – another kismet tradition was born! 

 

The Tree

 

 

There were lots of Kismet children that happened to look alike – and so they were, mostly of the Cole Clan with a Lambie or two, and a Butler

 

 

Varsity Men

 

 

Cookies were contributed, some store bought (which later showed up at the party) but couldn’t hold a candle to Tommy Field’s home baked and those from other kismet ovens.

 

 

And mustard enhanced toasty pretzels

 

…and more

And even a cart rigged for roastingchestnuts

Altieri had to be instructed by Joanie, Linda and Rick how to open them

 

Everyone kniw how to drink….

 

Mugsy & Jen sat this one out

 

Yes, ever the reporter – I was there

 

New mom Kellie getting pointers from vet mom Jeanine and grand mom Joyce while Erin listens in

 

 And, lo, a Kismet tradition was borne. 

 

THE XMAS PARTY

 

preparation

 

All set up

Things quickly got hectic

Licari poured for himself

 

 

 

SANTA FOUND US!!!

 

 

This bag gets heavier erevy year

OK! I’m HERE

 

The littlest got in right away

Santa’s “elves” Linda & Janet giving him instructions

 

The line forms………

and forms………

(Santa – this is what I really want…)

Got it!!!

Me. Too – how did he know?

Let’s see…….

Don’t be shy

Wow!

And this too – lucky boy!

More applicants

 

 

Stay there for  your picture!!

This one got away

 

 

RUDY!!! Is this an ambush?

 

 

 

 

Rudy tipped his antlers to Andrea – such a gentleman

Flower ladies hugging

 

Direct from the Pole

 

Serious Moments

 

 

Is it real? Ask Jane!

 

 

 

Bromances?

 

Sam is flanked!! Lucky guy

 

 

TRIOS

 

 

 

Odd couples

 

 

I work alone!

 

 

LETS EAT

Newly engaged, Karen is already eating off Joe’s plate

Congrats!

 

 

 

 

 

One last drink…..

 

 

OK! I’ll join you…..

Bye – get home safely………….

 

 

Uh! oh!   Drunk Elves? Altieri’s gonna have to walk……