So we signed up as a family group to run in the Santa Shuffle on Dec. 5. Of course the night before was our big snow storm and the race was cancelled (we didn't find this out until we actually drove very cautiously to the race location, with kids all bundled up and getting excited). So we went sledding instead, since we were prepared for the snow and cold. That also freed up our morning. (The race has been re-scheduled for the 19th of December). I bought santa hats and reindeer antlers for us to race with.
On that same day we went to a children's christmas party put on by Spencer's work. It was good. They had various crafts, snacks/drinks to munch on, a place to go fishing, and of course Santa stopped by and gave each child a gift. The kids had a good time.
Megan played it cool and enjoyed seeing Santa, even though she knew that this isn't the "real" Santa....cause he is too busy this time of year to leave the North Pole. Beside Spencer told me later that Megan said that the Santa had a beard that was just painted white....yes Megan, you're right.
She got a disappearing painting board...
Aaron receive a little hammer like toy and moves and makes sounds, he loves it since he is at the stage of grabbing things....
We left the children's christmas party and headed straight to our ward christmas party....(are you thinking that it was a looong day too? It was!)
There was a program...the primary children, RS and Priesthood all participated my singing various songs through out. Then on our way out the kids were handed treat bags! It turned out to be a really nice party.
This year Evan insisted that this would be the year that he would not be afraid of Santa and even sit on his lap. But he quickly changed his mind when he actually saw Santa! He was glued to my side
...but he loved the blue bamboo racing car that he received.
...but he loved the blue bamboo racing car that he received.Megan played it cool and enjoyed seeing Santa, even though she knew that this isn't the "real" Santa....cause he is too busy this time of year to leave the North Pole. Beside Spencer told me later that Megan said that the Santa had a beard that was just painted white....yes Megan, you're right. She got a disappearing painting board...Aaron receive a little hammer like toy and moves and makes sounds, he loves it since he is at the stage of grabbing things....We left the children's christmas party and headed straight to our ward christmas party....(are you thinking that it was a looong day too? It was!)
We got there early and helped in the kitchen and setting up. We brought a salad. We had turkey, potatoes, stuffing, buns, a few salads and a few veggies and desserts. Santa also came to visit us here. Evan was much more willing to go up to Santa and receive whatever treat that Santa was handing out.
There was a program...the primary children, RS and Priesthood all participated my singing various songs through out. Then on our way out the kids were handed treat bags! It turned out to be a really nice party.So that has been our longest day so far...I'll post more of our Christmas celebrations later.
