The Christmas tree by the staircase.

Kazue and Barbara are discussing who the models might have been for the painting, and more importantly, are they here.

Jack and Ann Kennedy made it, albeit with Jack being a bit banged up from two accidents.

Bud is demonstrating another of his balancing tricks (glass on a plate) to Alice and Ingrid.

Didier and Kazue enjoying a good laugh.

Miguel and Tom seem to be having a fairly serious discussion about the lyrics to "Jingle Bells".

Rhett and a mysterious friend.

Denny Mahan flew in from Atlanta this afternoon to be here with Isabel.

Barbara and Phoebe are definitely enjoying themselves.

Ann and her friend from France.

Kathy and the two sisters make up the "Ladies in Black" trio.

Ingrid and Jim are into another of their serious discussions, and Jim seems to be a bit dubious.

One of the food tables, along with the outdoor bar, was a good congregating point.

Juan Antonio and Monica didn't seem to have much interest in the food though.

Ann with one of the French daughters from Las Casitas.

Dennis displays his wonderful shirt as he sings "Oh, Holy Night".

Brad and his wife took time from their mingling to enjoy a moment together.

"DNA" and Mary get a Christmas squeeze from Miguel.

Gustavo Guerra and his wife take a break from the party for a quiet moment together.

SteveC and "DNA" out by the bar.

Rhett and his neighbor.

"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."