Family Christmas Party

Saturday night we had our Annual Hillam Family Christmas Party! It was nice to see my extended family. Here are the highlights:

Xander & Karri

Mara & Conli (The Rockin' Angel)
Me & My Sweetheart

Max & Xander

Me & Mara

We always have Santa come and each child gets a present. This is a picture of a very nervous Mara! When Santa came she got so nervous that she had to go 'potty'. So while we were in the bathroom I talked with her about sitting on Santa's lap. She said that she didn't want to, of course. So I relented and told her that if she sat on his lap that maybe she would get a princess!! That made her happy for a moment, but by the time we went back in the room, she was nervous again!

Us trying to distract her from watching Santa!

The Best Santa Around!!!!!

We have had the same Santa for over 20 years! He's awesome, and it wouldn't be Christmas without him :)

Xander & the Big Guy He got a Lego set. As I took this picture he said to me:

"I just love it so much"
By the time it was Mara's turn, she had gone in front to be with Conli. When her name was called she just ran right up to Santa!! Needless to say, I was in complete shock!! She did a great job and even talked to him :) By the end she was starting to get nervous again but then was able to get down, so there was no crying. I am just so proud of my little girl. I thought for sure it would be another year of a crying child. I think my niece Sawyer was the worst, and the funniest! Lisa has pics here.

Mara wasn't disappointed. She got her princess :)

Mara & Conli playing with their new dolls.

"Hi, I'm Belle" "Hi, I'm Gabriella"

One last picture before we left.

Chris, Sawyer, Me & Lisa.It was a really fun party and next year's is going to Rock The House!!!! (My generation is going to be planning it)

I just can't believe that Christmas is almost here!!