It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

Santa comes to the O'Connells!

Like Robyn doesn't have enough to do, she planned a Christmas party at her house for the families she has met since Presley was born (baby groups, etc.). Although Jeff and I aren't exactly part of that group, we still got to come, eat some delicious food and help document the event.

Presley's "Stranger Danger!" complex kicked in the second she was placed near Santa. It was quite entertaining, but it took her a while to come down from that freak out. Here she is, screaming "I love Santa!" (not!).

Robyn's sister, Kristine, brought her gang along and captured some very sweet shots with Santa. (Eric, Gracey, Wesston, Ty, Kristine)

After the kids had their turns, Jeff and I took advantage of the free lap and told Santa our wishes for this Christmas.

Setting up the Bryce's Tree!

How fun to be back in the same city as the Bryce Family and get to be around as they pull out their Christmas tree! The men did the physical labour (moved the TV and put the branches in the stand)...... but they weren't doing it fast enough for Vaughn and Avery, so I played the temporary tree and got decorated!
The kids dug through the boxes excitedly to find their favourite decorations.
So what if the lights aren't on yet? I want to hang this decoration NOW!!!Thanks for letting us take part in this fun event!

The Bjornson Girls Present Phat Betty

In order to say "Thank You" and "Merry Christmas" to their "Friday Night Girls", Mom, Auntie Leigh and Auntie Gaye ("The Bjornson Girls") decided to throw a party at the Yacht Club and invite a local singer, PHAT Betty to be the entertainment. (http://www.phatbetty.com/) (Apparently the acronym stands for "Pretty Hips And Thighs"!)

Jeff designed this amazing invitation:Here's Auntie Leigh taking the Food Bank donations at the front door:
The place was nicely decorated. How festive!Auntie Gaye, Mom and Uncle Steve enjoying their "Hpnotiq Martini".
We were surrounded by family...... and friends that are just as close as family!
There was a small stage for PHAT Betty and her band...
... and an even smaller dance floor for the crowd. Do you think that stopped them?!?! Not a chance!
Thanks for a great evening, Girls!