The weekend after Thanksgiving we had Caroline's North Pole Party at out home for the second year, it was once again my very favorite night! Most of Caroline's Kindergarten class (only the girls) came along with a few of our closest friends and their kiddos. It was quite a magical night!
the kids before our guests arrive!
Caroline in front of her "6" tree
Elfie arrived in Caroline's stocking the morning of her party to be present for all of the fun!
It was so great having Uncle Tommy and Aunt Paige here to help set up, clean up, and be with us during the party!
We once again kicked off the night with a Reindeer Food Bar........because Reindeer need food too!
Then it was time to line up and sing a few Christmas carols before going out to see if Santa left us a note in the mailbox......
HE DID!!!
The note listed a few things Santa dropped out of his sleigh......his coziest socks, Mrs Clause's apron and cookie cutters, Rudolph's jingle bells.....etc......then we were off to find Santa's missing stuff!
Caroline found the Jingle bells
looking, looking, looking
Colgan found Santa's cookie tin (you didn't really think Santa ate all those Cookies at every house did you:).....he does eat some, but brings lots home for Mrs Clause and the elves!)
Mrs Clause's apron was spotted!
here it is
Mrs Clause's cookie cutters
group shot before crossing the street
Santa's socks
Santa's tissues
Santa pen for crossing off names after deliveries
such cuties
then it was home for cookies and a hot chocolate bar
and guess who surprised us again this year.....THE BIG MAN HIMSELF!!!!!
Ho Ho Ho
there were such squeals!!
nothing like getting sung happy birthday by Santa Clause!
make a wish
our girl.....our 6 year old girl!!!!
Scarlett and Santa
Coop and Aunt Paige
SANTA read us the night before Christmas
so great having Uncle Tommy and Paw-Paw there
Jim and Patrick
Uncle Tommy and Coop
then it was time to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they wanted him to bring them, while the girls waited for their turn I put the Elf on a Shelf movie on to keep them occupied!
group shot of all the girls
giving Santa the short list of the three things Santa brings each kid in our house.....2 pieces of luggage and an American Doll Store gift certificate
Daddy and Coop
Family
then we opened gifts while Santa looked on
Then it was time for everyone to to go home.....but not before handing out cute Santa hair bows for everyone!
once everyone left we took a few family pictures
Aunt Laura and Tommy and Paige wanted in on a Santa picture too!
one last big hug and thank you to Santa
and one last gift.....a personalized apron for Caroline and a matching one for her American Girl doll from Uncle Tommy and Aunt Paige....Emily and Nate got her a mixer, so looks like I just got some good help in the kitchen!
It was such a special night for our girl and her friends.....for all of us really! Happy Birthday sweet Caroline we Love you so much and are so proud of the kind, caring, compassionate, and lovely girl you have become!
