Last week, our momtourage organized its own kids' party, which involved decorating gingerbread houses, baking cookies, and destroying Kathy's house. Everyone had a good time, and the kids were thoroughly buzzed on sugar.
This past weekend, the Coast Guard Air Station held its annual kids' Christmas party, where a fantastic time was had by all. They had the usual Christmas craft stations, bounce houses, and the built-in sand box (the volleyball court), as well as a nice lunch topped off with tons of cookies.
The highlight of the party, however, is always the arrival of Santa in the helicopter. The kids anticipate the buzz of the Dolphin, knowing that Santa is on his way (while is sleigh is in the repair shop of course).
After landing and greeting the kids, Santa takes his place to pass out presents to all the kids. As you can see, my kids actually sat on his lap this year without ONE teardrop, but as you can tell from their body language and expressions, they were still a little nervous.
So, the next couple weeks will include all the normal holiday chaos, as well as prep for Charley's 4th birthday. Tonight I'm meeting up with the book club ladies for the annual tour of important military family's homes, like the Navy Admiral's house. This Friday we are attending the Air Station adult party down at the Hale Koa, so my kids will be invading Heather's house for the evening. And next week we have two more parties . . . Charley's school party on Thursday night and the Captain's Christmas party on Friday night. Then, that Saturday, Brian's dad and his wife will be arriving for the holidays, and the very next day we will be throwing a party for Charley's birthday. Seriously, do you think six parties in one month is enough?
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