December 13, 2009

D.D.S.-MAS!!

Who better to Celebrate the Birth of our Savior with than our favorite families here in Halifax?! We had ourselves another awesome party with the other Utah Dal Dental Families. The Griffin's were our gracious hosts once again, and the house was packed! They know how to party! The evening started off with a delicious Cafe Rio style dinner, and then all the kiddos dressed up to preform the 'Nativity Scene.' Later that night we even had a visit from Santa Clause!! a.k.a. Justin Madsen ;) In the Nativity Miley got to be an angel, and Scotlin was our baby Jesus. Our friend Brandon (remember, Tim-the -tool-man?) even made this little manger!
It was impossible to get the kids to hold still. They were having so much fun being in costume.
Here we have some of the Shepard's, Wise-men, angels, Joseph, Mary, and somewhere in there is the baby Jesus.
More Angles, Wise-men, Shepard's, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
Our baby Jesus. The Star of the Show. Then we had a special surprise from Santa himself! It brought treats to all the good little girls and boys here in Halifax.
All the young kids were able to sit on Santa's lap (and big kids) and tell him their Christmas Wish.
It was good times had by all...
...well, almost all.
My favorite was Miley's turn to sit on Santa's lap. She kept looking at him like "do I know you from Somewhere?"
(And, she had to carry around her boots all night. I wanted to take her shoes off to be polite because we were at our friends house, but she loves her boots, and she is a bit possessive over her belongings so she carries them wherever she went.)
Then it was Scotlin's turn. It was the only time he wasn't crying the entire night. Santa must have the touch.
What a fun party. D.D.S.-MAS did not disappoint! Thanks to all who helped us make these fun memories!

10 comments:

JaKe and NaT* said...

how fun!! i love it that justin was santa... what a great little "baby jesus" also.. looks like you guys are having a blast! Thanks so much for you comment on my blog.. so do you guys stay there this christmas or do you get to come home?? and how did the surgery go with little scotlin?

mrs. farlanderz said...

how cute is that photo of scotlin and santa! i love miley and her boots!!!

Homeschool Mamma said...

That one of Miley on his lap is so cute. I think you're absolutely right -- she's thinking... "wait a minute... your face looks familiar under all that beard!" I'm glad you guys had fun.

The Broughs said...

I LOVE the picture of Santa and Miley... your kids are so cute. If I had cute pink boots like Miley I wouldn't put them down either!

Unknown said...

That is so cool you have a group of friends to be with and have fun with. Justin makes a great Santa! Your kids won't have the fear of Santa that most little ones have;)

Beckey said...

I wondered why Miley had her boots when she was sitting on Justins (I mean Santa's) lap! She is so darling! I loved how she was looking at him; you could tell the wheels in her head were just turning! Scotlin was such a sweet Baby Jesus too!

Erin said...

Ha! How fun! I bet it was so nice to be able to go party hardy with NO SCHOOL on the brain! YAY! Poor little Scotlin crying all night! At least he loves Santa! I think dad's do have the magic touch. Bennett mellows out so much with Justin; it's almost like a sleeping aid! We can't wait to see you and your adorable little kids!

Megan said...

Looks so fun! Good for Justin for being Santa....I bet it's harder than it looks! Do you guys get to come visit for Christmas?

Kati said...

What a fun idea!! Miley makes a beautiful angel.
Justin makes a great Santa!!

The Full Nelson said...

looks like a fun time!!