Having helped Susan organize a few much smaller social gatherings over the years I know how much work is involved. I realize how much planning and preparation you must have to do each and every year so that the entire extended family and assorted friends and acquaintances have a happy and fun holiday celebration. It's amazing really, that you are able to do such a great job, year after year, in parallel with your other duties, both as a mom and an active volunteer worker!" "Extended family" might consist of A.Parents + cildren B.Brother + sister C.Parents + neighbors D.Cildren E.Parents + grandparents + uncle