Heinz Family Part 2!

We managed to squeeze in our annual progressive dinner with the Markovetz family—our fourth year… or maybe only the third? At this point, the exact number doesn’t matter nearly as much as the tradition itself. It’s one of those nights we all look forward to every holiday season.

The idea is simple and so fun: we travel from house to house, admiring each other’s holiday decorations and sampling food and treats along the way. This year, we decided to scale things back a bit and keep it to three stops to make it less stressful for Grandma Ket as we moved from place to place—and honestly, it was the perfect pace.

Our first stop was Becky and Adam’s house, where we kicked things off with salads. From there, we headed to our house for a massive charcuterie board, dips, and a festive punch that made everything feel extra celebratory. The final stop was Jodi’s house, where mischievous elves had clearly been busy and everyone got to build their own pudding parfaits for dessert.

At each house, we played games, laughed a lot, and soaked in the holiday cheer. Everyone leaned into the spirit of the night by wearing some form of ugly Christmas attire, which only added to the fun. It was relaxed, festive, and full of those little moments that make traditions so special.