My amazing friends, Deidra and Melissa, planned yet another awesome visit with Santa Claus for the kids this year! Last year, we started the tradition of hiring Santa “Jim” to visit the kids at Deidra’s awesome house, perfect for a crowd, and I hope the tradition sticks because it is such a great experience for all of our kids and their families.
The Mannion house was decorated to the nines, as always, and Margo had a great time! She just milled around the house looking at all of the neat things and played with Alexis’s toys, but she was really uninterested the other kids. She also was not a fan of Santa at all, but at least there were no tears and we did manage to get some great photos! She wanted to put the Christmas tree decorations in her mouth and was fascinated by the lights and sparkles! Last year, Margo slept, spit up all over her outfit and didn’t even really notice Santa… funny what a difference a year makes!
The group each brought dips, sides, desserts and other goodies to complete a fajita dinner that was delicious! I managed to get a cup of Brian’s homemade turkey and sausage gumbo which was the bomb and Julie’s cake balls were delicious! They had crafts for the kids, but me being the anal mother I am, left so Margo could have a decent bedtime. Deidra gave out the most incredible favors—a jar of ingredients to make cookies for Santa, with easy instructions. They were so cute and I cannot wait to try one of Santa’s cookies on Christmas Eve!
Christmas is all about establishing traditions and this has become one of my favorites! It provides a great opportunity for us to all get together, which is few and far between now that we are all parents, and it is a great experience for the kids. To have one-on-one time with Santa, hear a story told by him and get up close and personal makes it extra special! If Deidra is brave enough to host another crazy Santa Jim party with 16+ families next year, we will be thrilled to attend! A special thanks to Melissa and Deidra for making it all happen and going to such a great extent to make it all so spectacular!
The Mannion house was decorated to the nines, as always, and Margo had a great time! She just milled around the house looking at all of the neat things and played with Alexis’s toys, but she was really uninterested the other kids. She also was not a fan of Santa at all, but at least there were no tears and we did manage to get some great photos! She wanted to put the Christmas tree decorations in her mouth and was fascinated by the lights and sparkles! Last year, Margo slept, spit up all over her outfit and didn’t even really notice Santa… funny what a difference a year makes!
The group each brought dips, sides, desserts and other goodies to complete a fajita dinner that was delicious! I managed to get a cup of Brian’s homemade turkey and sausage gumbo which was the bomb and Julie’s cake balls were delicious! They had crafts for the kids, but me being the anal mother I am, left so Margo could have a decent bedtime. Deidra gave out the most incredible favors—a jar of ingredients to make cookies for Santa, with easy instructions. They were so cute and I cannot wait to try one of Santa’s cookies on Christmas Eve!
Christmas is all about establishing traditions and this has become one of my favorites! It provides a great opportunity for us to all get together, which is few and far between now that we are all parents, and it is a great experience for the kids. To have one-on-one time with Santa, hear a story told by him and get up close and personal makes it extra special! If Deidra is brave enough to host another crazy Santa Jim party with 16+ families next year, we will be thrilled to attend! A special thanks to Melissa and Deidra for making it all happen and going to such a great extent to make it all so spectacular!
Awwww...thanks E! That was so sweet!! I'm glad to host!! I enjoy it!! Y'all have a merry Christmas!!
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