Annual Santa Party

This past Saturday we had our Annual Santa Party. It is by far my favorite party of the year. I have so many wonderful memories of this party when I was a kid and it's really neat that I get to pass that on to our kids now. We had so much fun with all our friends and family and this year did not disappoint at all!

We greeted our guests at the door. As you can see, Lila was checking out her two perspective boyfriends, Henry Duncan and Sawyer Rachavong.

Then we went outside to wait for Santa's big arrival.

After a few minutes we saw a big firetruck AND ambulance coming down the street. Jackson was the first kid to hustle down the street and greet Santa!

Santa was cool, but the firefighters were too! Jackson and Madison marched right on over and introduced themselves to the Murphy Fire Dept.

After reminding Jackson that Santa was the main attraction of the night, he held Santa's hand and walked with him all the way back into our house. So cute.

Santa and Mrs. Claus got comfy by the fire and read the kids "The Night Before Christmas."

Everyone enjoyed listening to the story and it gave some of the kids time to warm up to the jolly old guy!

After letting a few other kids go first, Lila and Jackson hopped on his lap. When his sister started to fuss a little, J gave her a big kiss! Not sure it helped, but it was funny.

Madison wasn't having anything to do with Santa at first, but then decided to bring him a chip. She must have heard he really likes chips. So, here are all the kids...Maddie's chip in her hand!

Gigi and Boom were in attendance...

as were Memaw, Poppy and Uncle Andrew.

Lots of our friends came and I have many family pics...this one made me laugh the most, though. Levi Martinez was so not wanting to stand in front of Santa! He was at least standing there, though. His big brother kept running away!

Monica was finally able to convince Judah to stand by her and they got a family pic with Santa:)

When Madison decided she finally wanted to go talk to Santa we got the sweetest picture of them together. Love. Those. Dimples.

We were glad that the Fort Worth crew was able to come--always good to see Pa "Grape," Aunt Bina and Roxie.

The big boys had fun hanging out.

And we loved getting to visit with my Papaw, too.

I wish I would have had more time to visit with my girlfriends, but when there are 28 kids running around, adult conversation is a little tough to come by!

By 7:00 Sawyer had had enough party:)

It was time for Santa to go back to the North Pole, so Boom and Jackson walked him out.

Thanks Santa and Mrs. Claus for stopping by our house! See y'all again next year!