christmas parties a plenty

often we think of holiday's as stressful, busy, non stop commotion. i prefer them to be jam packed full of fun things to do. this year 4 parties have already happened and there are plenty more to come. i can't wait. 

first up: d's mom's family has a huge christmas party the day after thanksgiving with all 80 members. it was quite the ordeal. the man in the big red suit even decided to make an appearance and the children all left with balloon animals and candy. it was a lot of fun to meet even more of his family that weren't able to make it to the wedding and start the christmas season early. oh and our first picture with santa to complete our christmas bucket list. 

second: we had our ward (church congregation) christmas party and it was actually pretty fun. any time a polaroid camera is involved it is bound to be a good time. we had a cute christmas program with our one primary child, and then played christmas trivia. 

third: my work had a christmas get together and the turnout was great. we had a white elephant for the kids and they surprisingly loved it. then the adults had a gift card exchange which was quite hilarious to see. cafe rio, gift cards and great people sure make for a fantastic work party. 

fourth: not really a christmas party, but my dear sister's 22nd birthday was the 10th and we had a fun get together with her. complete with cookie butter cupcakes, a hot cocoa bar and a few round of werewolf,  we all had a lot of fun.

bring on the rest of them:)