Saturday, December 12, 2009

18 under 8

...that's how many children I had in my house this morning... and my house is NOT that big!! My sweet neighbor, Sara and I threw a Christmas party this morning for some of our favorite little people. We had a ball and I know the kids did as well. Everyone started off in our house with some fun cookie decorating and candy cane reindeer making. Then we went over to Sara's house (across the driveway) and waited for none other than Santa himself! But instead of coming in on his sleigh, he graced us with his appearance on a real live firetruck! The kids LOVED it. Too bad it was pouring down rain or everyone could have really had fun with this huge red truck. Santa came in for a story (The Elf on the Shelf) and reminded all these cute faces to be on their best behavior for a couple more weeks. (They of course, had to spot our little elf friend who they named "Salt"- ok!) We then had some lunch - turkey and cheese rollups, fruit skewers, ADORABLE snowmen cupcakes, and rice krispies. We sent the kids home on a sugar high, apologized to the mommies and prayed that the kids would at least take a good nap when they got home! :) After all, they did all show up in their christmas jammies!


how cute are these?!? sara's hubby made them- impressive! :)


... the calm before the storm!


Jake's new friend Max. We love playing with him!


Testing his creation.


Taking a break from the madness. He fell asleep right after this and missed the lunch. :(


Sweet Klara and her mommy Libby.


My precious friend Sara and Ruby.


This little guy's daddy drove Santa to the party.


Here comes Santa Clause, Here comes Santa Clause, Right down Piper Street Lane...





Story time.


Max and Ruby


And of course, Pierce sleeping through another fun activity! :)

4 comments:

  1. Yall did an awesome job and SANTA? Are you serious? Dreamtown, CA is where you live! The kids look adorable! What a great idea. Yall are great party planners!

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  2. How adorable!!!!!!!! What a fun party! Once Luke and I have children, we are moving out there to have parties like this with yall :)

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  3. This is so cute!!! I love the cupcakes, the spread, that santa came on a FIRE TRUCK!! and that you got a picture of Max and Ruby together. So appropriate. :) Cade would be impressed!

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