Last night we had our 2nd annual Kiddie Christmas Party! JoAnn and I started this tradition last year, as there are many of our close friends with kids of the same ages. We had a potluck Christmas party with a lot of delicious food and treats. The day before the party, Alyssa and I made small goodie bags to hand out, as well as a Christmas tree cake and candy cane cupcakes. They turned out so cute and delicious, too! This is really the first year that Alyssa gets so excited to help make things; such as goodie bags, crafts, etc. She finally understands what they are for and how to do it!
The day of the party we headed to JoAnn's, who graciously invited 30 people into her Christmasly decorated home. There were approximately 10-15 kids under 5 and all the adults that come with them! At the party last year, we had everyone bring a gift for a gift exchange and then we baked and decorated sugar cookies. What a mess! Rolling, baking and decorating cookies with 15 kids under 5 = not a good idea! This year, we decided to do things a little differently. We had foam stocking ornaments that we decorated with self stick candy canes, presents, stars and various stickers. No glue, markers or anything that has to be extra supervised! They turned out so cute and the kids had a blast.
We also decided that the majority of the kids were at the age where they were overly excited for Santa! My dad, who owns a full on Santa suit, accepted our offer of dressing up as Santa and showing up at the party. With a few rings of the doorbell, Santa arrived with 2 bags of presents in tow! All of the parents brought a small gift wrapped and labeled for their individual child. I have never heard so many shrills and screams of excitement for Santa. The were absolutely amazed that Santa came to their Christmas party! It was so wonderful to see them all so excited and happy. They all sat so patiently in front of Santa waiting for their names to be read and their present to be handed out.
What a great evening and so much fun for the kids! Thanks JoAnn for a great 2nd annual kids Christmas party!
The day of the party we headed to JoAnn's, who graciously invited 30 people into her Christmasly decorated home. There were approximately 10-15 kids under 5 and all the adults that come with them! At the party last year, we had everyone bring a gift for a gift exchange and then we baked and decorated sugar cookies. What a mess! Rolling, baking and decorating cookies with 15 kids under 5 = not a good idea! This year, we decided to do things a little differently. We had foam stocking ornaments that we decorated with self stick candy canes, presents, stars and various stickers. No glue, markers or anything that has to be extra supervised! They turned out so cute and the kids had a blast.
We also decided that the majority of the kids were at the age where they were overly excited for Santa! My dad, who owns a full on Santa suit, accepted our offer of dressing up as Santa and showing up at the party. With a few rings of the doorbell, Santa arrived with 2 bags of presents in tow! All of the parents brought a small gift wrapped and labeled for their individual child. I have never heard so many shrills and screams of excitement for Santa. The were absolutely amazed that Santa came to their Christmas party! It was so wonderful to see them all so excited and happy. They all sat so patiently in front of Santa waiting for their names to be read and their present to be handed out.
What a great evening and so much fun for the kids! Thanks JoAnn for a great 2nd annual kids Christmas party!
Jaden scared of Santa
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