X'mas Gathering 2007

Finally, the long awaited day was here. For me and wife, preparation started in the afternoon. The emphasis was making our place presentable -- tidying, vaccuming the floor and mopping it. Thereafter, I was off, together with Dana, to fetch Jinglun, Ben and wife and Snowy.

My bro GH and his wife AL made a X'mas tree for the occasion and it was a novel suspended tree complete with decoration and lights. See photo below.
In all, there were 15 persons for the dinner. As usual, there was too much food, so we had to distribute food to the various families. Thanks to all who brought food to share. I particularly enjoyed the leg of ham that the Lee Family brought. Aunt Jac also took time to bake a chocolate chip cake. Ben also fried 2 kg of prawns (bought by my dad) and sausages (bought by me and wife). Alec's mum fried a mountain-full of beehoon and made a very delicious Achar. GH and AL ordered Old Chang Kee finger food to round up the menu.
Let's take a look at the photos.



The reluctant being photographed.
Jinglun didn't like the wine Ben brought, so he resorted to this.

Haisong chummy with Dana. Hope this lasts haha.
The dogs got a X'mas gift each from their Ah Ma.
Final task of the day: exchange of presents.