Ward Party

The kids were so excited for our ward Christmas party this year, which probably had to do with the fact that Jason and I had been helping to plan it for about three months. The night before the party,  the kids told me they wanted to look really special and dress up, which was fine with me because right after the party was a ward baptism, which I also planned and organized:) Notice the red in Logan's pocket--he specifically requested a flower to put in his pocket. I have no idea where he saw or heard about that idea, but it was so cute!

They brought their Santa letters, knowing The Man himself would be there. And one benefit of being there early to finish setting up was that they had as much time to chat with him as they wanted!

Possibly their favorite part of the party were these elves hidden all around the church. When bordem struck while we finished setting up, I sent them away with my camera to find them all. And even better was that Ali and Logan each got to take one home with them. "Elfee" is Ali's new favorite toy, and they both sleep with them at night.

The finishing touch of the party was a very well-done nativity. There was no narration, instead a couple girls in the ward sang a lovely song. Somehow that made it seem even more reverent and beautiful to me. Please notice the camel and imagine the sheep and donkey that were by the shepherds that I made and the amazing stable that Jason set up:)

Apart from the hour of hysteria when Logan lost his flower, the kids did great and had fun during the eight hours we were there. Success.