We had everyone over for our Christmas Eve tradition. It was a smaller crowd than years past, but we still had a great time. Here is a run down of our evening. Not pictured is our big BBQ feast. Thanks to Zach's work for over ordering for their Christmas lunch. It was tasty!!
Janelle did her magic with the chimes. The kiddos chimed their little hearts out to Jingle Bells.
Santa usually makes a visit, but was so busy he left his bag of presents, a note and left it on our porch. The kids waited so patiently to hear their names.
Asher and Cohen were excited to get their monster trucks they were hoping for.
Gray was more interested in eating the ball that was on the floor rather than his turtle car he got.
Then the pinata of course. We went youngest to oldest. Gray took a swing after Troy. Notice the "bat", we unscrewed the handle of the broom. No bats at our house. Lame, yes I know.
Cohen's turn. I feel like I need to explain this picture. We didn't have a blind fold, so we put the hood of a jacket over his face. That didn't last long. Yes, lame again.
Asher enjoyed his shot. The funny part, not so much for Zach, but they had to hold the broom half way up so it wouldn't hit Zach.
All kids went twice, the broom wasn't cutting it so we brought in the big guns...Chris. One hit and it was raining candy.
The kids hurrying as fast as they could to put the candy in pockets, bags and hands.
Janelle was the other pinata. The second go around when the broom wasn't putting a dent in it, Janelle would toss out a few pieces of candy and the kids thought they broke it open. Olivia was the best. She would hit it, then look around for awhile, then hit it again and then Janelle would throw out a couple of pieces and she puts the broom down and was so excited. Good times. Another great Christmas Eve. Hopefully next year we will have a bat and a blind fold.
Janelle did her magic with the chimes. The kiddos chimed their little hearts out to Jingle Bells.
Santa usually makes a visit, but was so busy he left his bag of presents, a note and left it on our porch. The kids waited so patiently to hear their names.
Asher and Cohen were excited to get their monster trucks they were hoping for.
Gray was more interested in eating the ball that was on the floor rather than his turtle car he got.
Then the pinata of course. We went youngest to oldest. Gray took a swing after Troy. Notice the "bat", we unscrewed the handle of the broom. No bats at our house. Lame, yes I know.
Cohen's turn. I feel like I need to explain this picture. We didn't have a blind fold, so we put the hood of a jacket over his face. That didn't last long. Yes, lame again.
Asher enjoyed his shot. The funny part, not so much for Zach, but they had to hold the broom half way up so it wouldn't hit Zach.
All kids went twice, the broom wasn't cutting it so we brought in the big guns...Chris. One hit and it was raining candy.
The kids hurrying as fast as they could to put the candy in pockets, bags and hands.
Janelle was the other pinata. The second go around when the broom wasn't putting a dent in it, Janelle would toss out a few pieces of candy and the kids thought they broke it open. Olivia was the best. She would hit it, then look around for awhile, then hit it again and then Janelle would throw out a couple of pieces and she puts the broom down and was so excited. Good times. Another great Christmas Eve. Hopefully next year we will have a bat and a blind fold.
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