A Merry Merry Ward Christmas Party

Last night was our Ward Christmas Party! We had a great time! We got to meet some new young families in the ward so that was nice! Spencer and Cooper had a great time running around with all the other little kids and making a HUGE mess of the soup that was served for dinner :) 

The BEST part of the party was the Program the Primary and different families in the Ward put together! Spencer was COMPLETELY captivated by the stage and the Nativity and even the funny little family skits! 

All day I had been building up Santa's visit to the Christmas Party! Spencer was full of questions like, 

"Why is he leaving the North Pole?" 

"Is he bringing presents NOW?" 

"Will he come back again on Christmas?" 

"Why is he coming to MY Church?"

"Where is the Sleigh, did he drive here?"

He was SO amazed that Santa was coming all the way from the North Pole just to come to HIS Church to see HIM! He did get a little jealous waiting in line to see him! He kept saying "All these kids don't love Santa I LOVE SANTA!" I had to explain (a few times) that lots of people love him and he brings toys to EVERY good little boy and girl!

When Santa surprised everyone and walked in the back of the gym Spencer was one of the first kids to CHASE him down and try and follow him! He wanted to be close to him! It was darling! 

He stood in line and waited his turn (even though you could tell he was just dying to sit on his lap!) And in case you were wondering that silly face is an embarrassed SUPER excited smile, not a scared face! When his turn finally came he RAN right up to him and jumped on his LAP! 

Cooper wasn't really into it this year! He didn't really know who Santa was but he did enjoy the treat bag filled with Peanuts and an Orange! 

The boys had a great time and so did we, it was nice to get out as a family and see the EXCITMENT on thier faces!