2009 Annual Mugherini Family Christmas Party

The Mugherini Family Christmas party was held at The Continental in Saugus again this year. It's a nice spot for the party and Rose does a really nice job with this family event. She engages all of her elves who help her pull it all together. This year, Rose opened the party with a dedication to Chris Barnes, who enjoyed this part so much and looked forward to it every year.

As always, there was great food at the party. Being the little Italian girl that she is, Liv loved the pasta!

There was lots of family at the party this year. UN, Ernie and Theresa were there.

Neal and Andrea were having fun.

We all had a great time!

After we spent some time visiting and enjoying a nice luncheon, Santa arrived with his bag full of toys.

Gianna was all ready and climbed right up on Santa's lap to get her present.

Dot, April and Angelica watched as Santa gave out gifts to all the good little boys and girls.

Then he called Angelica's name and she climbed up on Santa's lap to get her gift.

But Liv wasn't too sure about this Santa Claus guy. But, she did want to get that present. So, she sat safely in Mommy's lap with her new friend Lauren next to her and Santa brought her a gift. All was right in the world!

After Santa handed out all the gifts, he posed for a few pictures with anyone who had been good this year. Here is Ernie, Theresa, Santa, Sally and Rose.

Caroline and Lauren were good this year, too!

After Santa, everyone got ready for the Yankee Swap.

Theresa got a Snowman Kit - hat, carrot nose, pipe, scarf  - to dress up a perfect snowman. She decided to try it on for all of us. She's lookin' good, don't you think?

While Liv wasn't interested in going up to get her gift from Santa, she was definately all set with helping Nonna go up and open a grab-gift.

Liv and Nonna liked their grab-gift so they decided not to trade it.

While everyone was opening their grap-gifts, Liv found the dessert table. She figured no one would miss just one.....

But, I think she had more than one sugary dessert. What do you think?

But then Mommy stepped right in and took control. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted......

It was a nice party. Neal, Dot and April all had a great time.

And no Mugherini event is complete without a little singing and dancing!

We  hope you are enjoying the holiday season!