The Party!

It's that time of year for Grandma Pat's Hoaglin Christmas Party. No matter how often we tell her she needs to cut back, she continues to insist if we make her cut back on this party she might as well give up everything. It's her baby and I don't see things changing in the near future. There were about 25 Santa sacks this year for the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Each one must take a turn on Santa's lap. Poor Santa that's quite a load for him, considering the youngest grandchild is Ian at 18 and the oldest is in his late 30's. With Santa's load comes the pressure of making sure I capture several shots of each one with Santa. No one can be left out. Here's a little glimpse.

 The great grandkids were watching out the window for Santa to arrive, see that little glimpse of red outside.

Ian was trying to convince Santa to bring him a Subaru WRX. I think he's going to be disappointed!

Chase admitted he wasn't quite sure what he wanted since he's been buying himself his own things since he started working full time. (did you hear that little, okay big WAHOO! from me)

Not even the grown ups get to escape from giving Santa's knee a workout.

Yes, Bob took the camera away from me and made me participate, dang it!

This is Ian's cute little girlfriend. Even though I have voiced my opinion (a little to loudly I've been told) about tattoos, her art really is that, art. If you look closely at it you might agree, but just so you know, my opinion hasn't changed.

 Here's a picture of Keelie, the stockings and hat are evidence that this girl likes to have fun.

I was put on alert that I may at times favor a few little faces when it comes to taking pictures and I needed to be very conscious of that this year. Really? who can blame me when I'm drawn to little cuteness.

It's always nice to be reminded that asking some kiddos to smile just a little too much may result in this!