Anderson Family Christmas Party

Every year the entire Anderson family gets together for a Christmas party. It is a HUGE family. We have to all get together at a church to fit everyone. This year it was Joe & Barbara's turn to be in charge of the party so we all pitched in and tried to help the best we could. It is a fun party that our kids really look forward to each year. This year turned out really nice. The food was good and the kids got to see Santa Claus for the first time this year. Kate was so excited. After we left she felt bad because she let Santa leave without giving him a hug. It was so cute. She is such a fun age at Christmas this year. At this party, Santa brings each child a small gift. The kids are always WAY excited to see what they get.
This is Brenden sitting on Santa's lap. He told him that he wants a Ripstick G for Christmas. His gift was a new case for his DS.

Josie was really excited to see Santa, as well. She asked him for a Nintendo DS. Her gift was a Hannah Montana outfit for her build a bear.

Taylor thinks that he is too old to sit on Santa's lap. He wants an IPod Touch for Christmas, but didn't want to ask Santa for it so he told him he wants a skateboard. I told him that if he doesn't ask Santa for things there is no way he will get them. Sharla and I were handing out the presents for Santa to give out and we made Taylor and Kayleigh wait until the very end to get theirs. Taylor could hardly stand it. He couldn't wait to see what his present was. He was not disappointed. It was a ramp for his tech decks.

Kate was so excited to finally see Santa. She was so cute and in awe of Santa Claus. She wasn't shy at all and jumped right up there and told him what she wanted. She is growing up so fast. I can't believe she is my baby!!

Her present from Santa was a really cute outfit for her build a bear. She loved it and couldn't wait to get home and put it on her bear.

The party was alot of work and a little stressful at times, but all in all it turned out really nice. Joe and Barbara did a great job organizing it and I think everyone had a great time.