Jennifer and Nicole realize that it's been about 12 months since they last played ping-pong. So they decided to warm up a bit. 

We are ready to play! Nicole Pond, Andrew DaBell, David Droge 

To keep us entertained Jean hired someone to goof off and make us all laugh. Oh wait this is Andrew sporting a couple of the giant stockings that are out for Santa.  

the twins pose for a priceless photo. 

here is the happy family in the basement where the tournament goes on. 

Dan DaBell was doing what he does best--taking pictures of course! 

Here are a few of the family waiting for their turn. 

The gladiators wait for their name to be called. It was obvious that there was some intense anticipation going on.  

The games pitted the very talented Michelle against big man on campus Ralph for a Father Daughter duel that was super intense! 

Can you believe this amazing photography as the Father Daughter battle heats up!? In the end it was Ralph who was standing a little taller after a sound victory. 

After defeating Michelle, it was Ralph and Andrew... Andrew was defending champion and defended it well as Ralph went down hard.  

One of the games paired me up to Annette. We were very even throughout the game.  

It was a hard fought battle, but in the end the day went to Annette. The tournament ended with Andrew becoming the first person in DaBell family Ping Pong history to three-peat as champion. Great job Andrew! 

December 2005. The 2nd Annual DaBell family Ginger Bread House get together. Dan and Jean sponsored this event at their house as well all got together to showcase our skills at decorating ginger bread houses. This is our finished product. It looks pretty yummy! 

Nicole, Annette, and Ralph Pond behind the Pond home. I'll bet the plumbing is superb in this one! 

Andrew and Marci (brother and sister) had the original idea of putting santa and reindeer on their roof. 

Here is our finished product. 

Heather and Jennifer with their house. great job girls! 

Here is a group of them all hard at work. The final products are just about finished. 

Andrew and Marci show off their Smartie House. 

Mike and Megan went all out on the roof, complete with reindeer and a sleigh. It turned into a competion between the Whitesides and Andrew and Marci to design the highest quality sleigh. 

Mike and Megan show off their house. 

Brandon and Kimberly Baum showcase their final product. 

Who would've thought that Dan would be taking pictures!?  

Dan and Jean were the hosts of this ginger bread party