Christmas Open House 2014 Rohini December 22, 2014Photos, News & Events, Uncategorized Allie plays for us Some of the sweets Gathering in the kitchen Jimmy, Allie, and Mary Ann leading the carols Aaron in festive mode Allie accompanies the carols Jim, Aaron, and Stacey enjoying the music Ray singing “It Came upon a Midnight Clear” Ian in holiday attire Jimmy provides piano while Mary Ann sings Mary Ann singing beautifully Ray leading carols on guitar Ray playing and singing Ray leading the carols printed in the handout Mary Ann singing carols Jimmy and Mary Ann leading the song Jimmy, Mary Ann, and Ray enjoying the music Mary Ann on guitar Gathering for carols in the living room Festive decorations Ray relaxing by the tree Ray and Aaron, with Aaron’s wreath above the fire Aaron relaxing before everyone arrives The bouche de noel awaiting tasters Food and conversation in the kitchen Gathering in the kitchen for the grace Plenty of sweets David reading a poem for the grace while Melanie and Keith look on Cara, Carly, and John enjoying the food and cider Eating and sharing in the living room Jimmy explaining a song arrangement Enjoying the music Allie preparing to play as her mother and Deb look on Allie, Donna, and Deb The carols handout Ian getting into the spirit Mary ann sings as Jimmy plays Ian and Rohini Ian and Rohini Ray, Jim, Stacey, Ian, and David relaxing before the festivities Rohini enjoying a quiet moment Rohini relaxing by the lights Ian snapping a photo before the party Ian, Stacy, Jim, and Rohini in the living room Ian, Stacey, Jim, and Rohini enjoying the lights Ray settling in by the lights Ray and the trees David, Rohini, and Christie in the kitchen Slicing into the bouche de noel Lots of sweets to enjoy Rohini provides the means to slice the bouche de noel as Tanya and Clara chat Tanya, Clara, Rohini, and the bouche Rohini addressing the bouche de noel, with Tanya and Clara nearby Rohini makes the first slice Rohini taking a slice of the bouche de noel Rohini measures a slice of the bouche de noel Stacey and Keith enjoying the music Stacey smiles as Keith watches the musicians Stacey and Keith taking in the foyer, taking in the music Keith watches Jimmy, Mary Ann, and Ray leading the music The view from the foyer as the music flows Keith and Rohini enjoying the carols Jim feeling festive Everyone enjoyed the caroling Stacey in a holiday moment Ray singing and playing as Rohini enjoys the music Caroling in the living room Ray leads the caroling The house viewed from the landscape garden Christmas warmth seen from the garden Another view from the garden The deck and the living room lights from the garden Tiki torches forming a constellation in the landscape garden Share this Post