Reine Family Christmas Party

It just wouldn't be Christmas without the Reine Family Christmas party! Who are the Reine's you might ask....David's mom, Helen Reine Lanoux's, family. The Reine siblings (Ms. Helen, Uncle Johnny, Uncle Joe, Aunt Sis, Aunt Hilda and Uncle Ronnie) and all of their kids and their kids and in some case their kids gather every year on the first Saturday in December to celebrate the season and eats lots of gumbo and yummy desserts! It is always such fun! This was my 8th Reine party, and I can't wait for number 9!

David and Gabe watching the SEC championship.

Matthew, David's brother Curt's son, and Gabe. Matthew was so happy when we found out that we were having a boy. He said it would have been too much pressure to carry on the Lanoux name all by himself.

Addison giving Gabe a kiss! Addison's grandpa, Robert, is David's first cousin and godfather.


So for the past 5 or 6 years we have played Left, Right, Center, a dice game, and let me tell you it is no joke! You need three dollars to play. Gabe is trying to get the money out of David's wallet so I can play.

Okay back to the game. Everyone starts off with three dollars. You roll the dice and do what the dice says... if you get an L then one dollar goes to the person to your left, R to the right and C to the center. Who ever has the last dollar wins. Sounds like a nice friendly game right??? You would not believe how loud and rowdy we get over the pot! Poor Matthew really wanted to win but Cousin Phillip ended up taking home the $54 pot! Maybe next year, Matty!

Merry Christmas to all of the wonderful members of the Reine family! We are looking forward to 2010 already!