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Monday, December 15, 2008

Ward Christmas Party

Now that this is over, I can ENJOY Christmas! I'm on the activities committee in my ward. I think it is a very fun calling, but I must say it is a very busy one when you have as big of a ward as we have. One of the other girls on the committee was in charge of decorations, and I think she did a FABULOUS job! You'd never guess how small of a budget we did this activity on.

I was in charge of feeding 300 people, which I was a bit nervous about, but we ended up even having extra food and it was quite yummy. This was Santa's corner of the world.

Part of the program was the primary children singing a couple of songs. Somehow Avri got in on the action (even though she won't be in Sunbeams for 3 more weeks). She had no clue what was going on, so she was turned around the whole time, just watching the other bigger kids.We put everyone on Santa's lap. At first Mercedes just starred. We couldn't get her to look at the camera. Then this was her next reaction:

We had fun (busy, but fun) and this ward is fabulous about helping with cleanup so we were only there a little over an hour for clean up. It went very smoothly.

6 comments:

The Schroeder Family said...

Melissa you did a wonderful job with the food! I'm sorry I missed it but I heard there was plenty for everyone. Great job!!

Harrisons said...

I'd consider it a success if you didn't give the majority of the ward food poisoning ;) (I still feel so bad for that couple.)

Charity said...

Thanks for the post on my blog. You're too nice.

The Christmas party was fantastic!! Great job!!

Heather said...

I wish I coulda been there! I love the picture of Sadie screaming at Santa. We're going to take Brooke next week to the mall when Danny comes to Denver. Hope all is well! MERRY MERRY! We miss you!

Anonymous said...

I heard it was great. Sorry I missed it. You guys do such an amazing job at every activity. I am glad we found each others blogs!
I love your picture on your header.

Charity said...

My kids keep wanting to come to your blog to hear the hippopotamus song!!! We also have a pretty funny version I want Dallin to sing for Kendall. Have him ask about it...