Santa was MIA

Our family Christmas party was held today at the farm. Ellie was able to breathe a sigh of relief since Santa was not going to be in attendance this year. Bless Santa's heart. Who knew that "Ho Ho Hoing", and jingling a bell would bring the kids to tears (not happy tears....FEAR tears!!). Dan thought he was taking pictures, but instead he took a three second video clip...just long enough to hear Ellie shriek!!

This year we did arts and crafts. Ellie painted this lovely mitten black with sparkles (she is far more into the stylish Christmas...not so much cutsie). Ellie painted the mitten for great grandma's tree.

Then after the party, Ellie and Jeff (Ellie's new boyfriend, she giggles when you mention his name) practiced their part for the circus...they're getting better. I'm a little worried about the tight rope...

Excuse my voice and Dan's loud burp.

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the fun party!!