Advent day 12

Dad's family company party. Wells Fargo knows how to throw a family party. There was lots of food, Santa, face painting, and a balloon station. Kid heaven. We arrived right as it started so we were able to see Santa quickly after he arrived. Eve was so excited, she was excited to tell him about the Elsa Barbie and family picture she wanted, Graham was excited about the fake gifts that were there, he couldn't wait to unwrap them. He actually unwrapped one when Santa lifted one up to distract him enough to take a picture. Eve was as sweet and polite as always. Greta, not a fan. At all. Spooked by Santa, she was not a happy camper in the slightest. Luckily, Santa didn't take it personally. 

The face painting, the highlight for me. Kids got pretty snowflakes, and candy canes, but when it came to Eve's turn, she said "I want to be a tiger!" And a tiger she became! Those women are artists, they gave her an amazing tiger face. And Graham became Rudolph. I could hardly believe he would sit there for her to paint his face. In line, he kept trying to make a run for the basket of candy canes, but I repeatedly told him "you only get one if you get your face painted". He must have really wanted a candy cane. Greta was still a little ticked about Santa, so we didn't even bother with her. 

She was thrilled. Just when I thought her smile couldn't get any bigger, she saw en Elsa balloon on a headband....holy cow, she was ecstatic! Graham got a candy cane balloon and didn't hesitate to whack any person who seemed to be within whacking distance. It was slightly embarassing, anyone within a few feet of the stroller felt the amusement of Graham whacking them. Boys will be boys. 

It was a great afternoon, kids had a blast, and it helped squeeze in a little more Christmas spirit. Awesome day, and the kids had a mad sugar crash when we got home and went to bed early, so bonus for mom. No complaints here, holly jolly Christmas party.