Christmas Parties

We've had a couple of Christmas parties in the last week. ISU held an employee party last Sunday for all of the employee's kids and grandkids. I heard over 900 people came! It started with a performance by the Gamma Phi Circus and then the families could take a picture with Santa and participate in fun activies, like crafts and bouncy houses. The circus ran long (over an hour!) so by the time that was over it was all we could do to sit on Santa's lap and leave. The party occurred during Jacob's naptime, so he wasn't in the best mood. You'll see by the picture that Santa was a bust for the Engel kids this year!! Maybe next year.

The kids also had their parties at daycare this week, which was fun. Bailey's room really doesn't do much, obviously, so I hung out in Jacob's room. Out of 15 kids, I was the only parent. I was a little surprised, but it was still nice to watch Jacob interact with the other kids and get a glimpse as to what he is like there. It is so incredible to watch how two teachers keep fifteen two-year olds in line. They do a great job! I stayed through a few activities and snack time and then snuck out. Below are a few pictures of Jacob's party.

Reindeer game

Snack time

Jacob and Kenna who were sitting next to each other (daughter of our good friends)

Cute and gross at the same time!

Bailey with her three amazing teachers