Our Annual Santa Party

We did it!  We survived another Breakfast Evening with Santa at our house.  I started this tradition 3 years ago for our neighborhood and a few other close friends who make the drive to attend.  I have always intended to make this a Breakfast with Santa event but this year when I called to book Santa in September he was already booked all weekends in December.  I could not just skip a year so I decided we would try the evening party this year.  The kids didn't seem to mind, they still got to see Santa.  Many thought I was nuts for even attempting a party this year with Hayden being just 10 weeks old but we called for reinforcements...that being JoJo.  Trey told me we would cancel the party if JoJo was unable to attend.  Good thing baby Avery stayed but long enough for JoJo to get here (help a ton) and get back to Arkansas.  Either my house is shrinking or everyone keeps having more kids (I think it is the second one) because I feel like we are running out of space.  It always seems to go so fast but we will plan to do it again next year!  

At first Landry was a little scared of the Big Guy but once present time came she was more than willing to get her gift and a quick photo.  Hayden was a "little" upset.  It had more to do with the fact that she was hungry than who was holding her.  Still...makes for a classic first Santa picture.

Before Santa leaves he always hands out candy canes and tells the kids about how the candy cane really stands for Jesus and teaches them how to hold it correctly.  Miss L nows says, "J is for Jesus" all the time.  I am sure Jessie and JoJo will have something to say about that.

Don't forget to give him your list...Scooter, Doll, new blue Doll carrier!  Sure hope she has been a good girl.  

Here are some classic "Santa Lap" pictures from the party.

Happy 60th JoJo!

Happy Birthday to our Awesome JoJo!  Trey and I cannot possibly tell you enough how lucky we are to have you in our lives.  Our girls adore you and we could not ask for a better Grandma and roll model for them.  I am pretty sure JoJo is Landry's favorite person and if Hayden could talk I am sure she would agree.  Thank you for everything you do for us on a daily basis.  You're the best Mom!  

P.S... I hope I look as good as you at 60!

I figured I would post some new pictures of the girls in honor of your birthday!  Enjoy!

Since I rushed to get all my shopping done last week (in anticipation of Avery's early arrival) we had some free time yesterday to do a little holiday crafting.  I came across this idea on Pintrest and since Landry loves painting I thought we would give it a shot.  Meet Mr. Hand Santa!

holiday bunco fun

Last night we had our annual holiday "couples" bunco party at the Dennett's house.  We started this tradition last year instead of a neighborhood holiday party we would just incorporate the guys into our monthly bunco game.  I think at first the idea of bunco did not have the guys excited but quickly their competitive nature came out and trust me they want to win way more than us girls.  I was the big winner in our family and came home with over $70 bucks...target here I come.  We decided to add a make shift photo booth to spice things up.  As you can see we had a blast with all the holiday props.

a little holiday fun

I had a little fun today with Miss H during our weekly photo shoot.  Yes, I have been taking weekly photos of her on different fabrics each week.  My plan is to post them all but I am still working on getting all the weeks organized etc.  I promise I will get right on that after this crazy Christmas season is over.

I am using these photo props for our couples holiday bunco party tonight and decided I would have some fun with Hayden since she is a willing participant.  Enjoy the FUN pictures.  I am sure the adult party pics will be just as good.