Commodore Dave and First Mate Cindy Hanson hosted the annual Commodore’s Holiday Party at their Lake Tapps home.  Thirteen couples, two kids and Sissi - nearly thirty people in all - enjoyed a wonderful holiday meal and gift exchange at the Hanson house.  Here are a few pictures of the event.

Commodore Dave instructing Pooter to guard the presents under the tree.

Bob Swarm, Harold & Audrey Isaacson, Ilene Edel, Arlene Swarm and Rick Edel catch up with each other.

The Hanson Christmas Tree

Colleen McIntyre, Ed Howell, Kari Taylor and John McIntyre.

Holiday Hors d’oeuvres

And a very unique, edible Christmas Tree!

Rick Faris and Bob Swarm swap sea stories.

Arlene Swarm chatting with Eric and Allison Elgar.

Ryan Elgar keeps an eye on Cindy as she tallies the votes in her ‘Naughty or Nice’ game.

Rick Faris admiring the present he selected.

Cindy opening her new beer glass set.

Ed Nash trying to decide whether to pick a new present or steal one that someone else opened.

Colleen with her new license plate holder.

Bob, Chris, Pam & Steve, Colleen, Audrey and .... part of Nancy.

Two of the many hand-crafted, porcelain dolls created and designed by Cindy.