Brett's Holiday Party 2010

I took Friday morning off and helped with Brett's holiday party - it was a lot of fun. It was also "Holiday hat" day at Brady's school (they had a theme for every day for the last week before Christmas break). It was cute to see all of the Santa hats walking in.

I made 24 goody bags for Brett's party and we signed up for drinks for Brady's Y-Care (after-school) holiday party. It was nice to check these off my list!

Cooper came dressed in a complete Santa costume - it was ADORABLE. Jackson, Brett's "best friend" is on the other side.

First things first - snack time.

They had a busy party - after snacks, they handed out treat bags, exchanged books (Brett busted out crying when he realized another boy was getting the superhero book he had brought - I guess I should have better explained that process!) and got a gift from the teacher's. Then they made 3 ornaments and watched the Charlie Brown Christmas movie. Whoo!

And I have no idea who this little girl is, but she sat by me in "circle time" and kept trying to put that bow on my head. She was too cute and loved for me to take pics of her! :)

Birthday Party

Our church's teenage youth group has a "Happy Birthday Jesus!" party for the younger kids every year. The boys love it and were excited that Cameron & Porter, neighbor friends, were able to come with us.

After eating pizza, they get to make crafts set up at different tables. The first craft is always decorating a sack to put all of the "loot" in.

After crafts, they were read a Christmas story and then opened presents "for Jesus." Every kid brings a baby gift to the party and then they each get one to open and give to "Jesus" (local babies who are in need). They have kids dress up as Mary & Joseph with a baby and the kids take their gifts to them. It is very cute - but got a little crazy this year.

They end the party by decorating sugar cookies. Never too much frosting or sprinkles! :)

Making a list

We've been reminding the boys that Santa knows if they have been good or bad. . . . .they don't know what to expect on Christmas morning, but they have done their best to let him know what they would like. Going in the mail tonight!

Brett's -

Brady's -