Santa, Parties, and Christmas

Wow has it been a busy December. The kids were lucky enough to have a visit with Santa 3 times before Christmas. I think they enjoyed each one.
This first visit was put on by the Lion's Club here in Coalville. He came riding in on a Fire truck to the station. He gave them a little sack of candy along with an orange.

It took Zander a little convincing, but once I told him he would get candy if he sat on his lap, he was all for it!

This next visit was at our Ward Christmas party. It was crazy-too many kids pushing to get there, but we were one of the first ones since my kids are still little.

I spent all morning Christmas Eve making cookies with the kids. They chose the colors...surprised they didn't choose red.

The last visit came Christmas Eve. We had the Jones' Christmas party at my Casey's sisters house and we somehow always get Santa to show up for a short visit. He brings all the kids a small present and they love it.
Zander sat on his lap pulling pieces of paper off his present and handing them to Santa until he had the whole gift unwrapped. It was hilarious.

Zoey is at such a fun age. She finally gets it this year.

Maizy of course believes it all. She had to make sure she told his what she wanted. So cute!

Christmas morning Zander got the Toy Story dinosaur...he LOVED it. My mom barely got it out of the box before he grabbed it and started loving on it. He also fed it waffles for breakfast that morning.

Maizy had me taking so many pictures of her holding different things. Both the girls got this Rapunzel soft doll. They were so cute.

Here is Zoey trying to hold as many Princess barbies that she can. My brother got the girls a pack of 7 Princess barbies to share...they were in heaven.

I am so thankful for our our kids and our families. They all mean so much to us. This season is truly magical. We have had a fabulous Christmas and hope each and every one of you did as well.