Family Christmas Party!

Nothing says Christmas is close than the annual family bowling and Santa party. Every year more than 30 of us descend on the bowling lanes and then head to a church for food, white elephants, and of course Santa. There is always plenty of gutter balls, tons of food, lots of kids, and most important great laughs.

To Jeff the cookies made the bowling experience complete. I think Megan gave him a run for his money on who could eat the most.

Megan and Cade are getting ready to take their turns. With the bumpers on the lanes, bowling is a whole lot more fun for the kids. They can actually beat the adults. I think I could get over 100 if I used them also.

Wendell, Tyler, and Emily are waiting for their turn to bowl. Tyler actually broke 100 with his score and was happy to give Jeff a little bit of a challenge.

Emily, Mammy, and Grandma Grace watching everyone wrap up bowling. Mammy's picture did look better on our little screen on the camera. She and Emily look like they are having eye problems.

Megan's name was the first called out when Santa came. He always makes his appearance after we sing Christmas songs. Santa is getting smart and comes after only 2 songs. Yes, our singing is really that bad.

Emily waited patiently right in front of Santa for her name to be called. With close to 30 names for Santa to go through, it was quite the wait. Grandma Grace has quite the crew.

Emily finally got to sit on Santa's lap. After all that waiting she told him all she wanted was a surprise.

Emily and Megan showing off their presents. Megan was thrilled to get a football and sitting next to her, Emily is wearing a princess crown and holding princess stickers. Definitely opposite interests at the moment.

Jeff enjoyed his moment on Santa's lap.

Tyler was a helper for Santa and didn't get his present until the end. According to him, "the Star Wars guys and the white elf hat were worth the wait."