As long as I can remember, my parents have always tried to make family events as fun/creative as possible. Our immediate family has 23 people (2 parents, 5 kids + 5 + spouses, 11 grandchildren), so family gatherings are large, loud and fun. My eldest nephew is almost 15, and the youngest is just a few months old, so trying to keep ALL of the kids entertained can be challenging... but I feel like my parents have mastered it. They are both creative people, and love to come up w

This is our second year hosting the "Ryan Family Christmas" party. In years past, my husband's mom hosted. After we purchased our home last year, Ryan's mom asked us if we would begin hosting because our home was larger than hers.... I happily accepted the challenge! We served turkey dinner (2 turkeys) with mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing to our 23 guests. In addition to the items above, we also had rolls, broccoli cheese casserole, mac and cheese, appetizers and dessert