I certainly didn't take enough pictures to give a complete impression of a Brotherton Christmas Eve/Susan Birthday Celebration, but at least you in Texas and elsewhere can see what some people whom you have never met or haven't seen in a while look like. Sorry (not really) I didn't have anyone take one of me.
The Tree--They always know how to pick the best!
Susan stirs the gravy while Pat slaves at some other important culinary task
Manfred enjoys watching the goings on
Dan ponders
Susan gets Manny ready for dinner (or at least to watch us eat)
Susan opens birthday gift while Dan and Manny clown around
Jewelry bag makes a good hat for Manny
Another nice birthday present
John expertly carves the bird
Pat enjoys the product of her labors
It takes two strong men and intense concentration to remove four candles!
Grandpa hefts the baby
Having survived the heft (and flame?) test, Manny is now a happier baby