Breakfast with Santa

I know I am so far behind on posting, but I wanted to post a few Christmas memories before any more time passes.

We had breakfast with Santa a few weeks ago.  We separated the kids into groups this year.  The kids rotated through three different stations:  a craft, a game, and SANTA!!!  This kept the kids attention much better than previous years.  We had close to forty little ones attending this year's party.

 
Here is part of our group waiting for their turn to sit on the big man's lap!   I love how Erin is holding Camryn in her lap.  I am sure that moment didn't last long!

All three kids did well sitting with Santa.  Grant and Erin made sure to tell him exactly what they wanted for Christmas.

We tried to take a group picture of the kids.  We did this at the end of the party and several families had already left : (

Christmas Card 2011

My friend, Jon, was nice enough to take our family pictures for us this year.  I love how well they turned out!  It's hard to get a good shot of all us looking at the camera.  Thank you Jon!

Thanksgiving 2011

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year!  I wish I had taken more pictures because we had a house full!!!  I think the total count came to twenty seven people for dinner.  We were so lucky to have my sister, Melissa, and her family here.  They made the long trip from Texas to Florida this year. Brian and family were also here this year.  Both sets of my grandparents were able to be here as well as all of my Uncles and Aunts!  The house was full! 

We ate etirely too much, but the food was delicious!  We have some great cooks in our family : )

After we ate, the kids and Stephen played baseball.  We also had fun checking out the donkey family that lives behind us.  They have a baby donkey that Erin has lovingly named, Methuselah.  She calls the mom and dad donkey, Mimi and Papa respectively!

My Granny Field and her boys!  How lucky is she to have three boys?  You know how boys love their mama!  She is well loved for sure!

I was able to get some pictures of my Granny Field and her husband, John.  I am so glad they were able to make the trip down to visit with us!

I really wish I had taken more pictures!!!!  I think next year I am going to force every one outside for a group picture.  They might not like it, but they will thank me for it later : )

We had such a wonderful time visiting with all of our family this year!  We are so thankful for each and every one of you!