The Dean and Belle Smith Family Christmas Party

Ok, so here is something weird about me. I married a Smith, and my mom's maiden name is Smith. Trust me, I totally checked it out when me and Mike were dating. Mike and I were definitely not related before we got married!(: Anyway, the Saturday after Thanksgiving we get together with my mom's family and have a Christmas party. This year it was in Ogden, so my mom and I (and all of my kids) headed up north to officially begin our Christmas season. We had yummy waffles, the kids did crafts, played games, and shot hoops, the rest of us visited and enjoyed each other while we waited for Santa to come. Oh, and of course we played the white elephant game that has been a tradition ever since I was little. Such a good way to start of the season.Christian and Spencer getting their game on.(:the cute craft tableSome of the great grand kidsMy cousin Shawn entertaining the kids while we all waited for Santa.Our musical entertainmentI love Dalaney's face in this picture...pure excitement.I love this shot that my brother got. Look at all those faces looking at Santa.(:Ethan LOVES Santa!Spencer playing ball with one of my Favorite uncles.
Dalaney and SantaEthan "modeling" Santa's bellsSpencer is ALL about the candy!Katelynn is too!(: Her and Whitney DID NOT want to sit on Santa's lap, but Katelynn was persuaded by the candy.(:Some of the Smith clan.