Playgroup Christmas

Friday morning was our annual Playgroup Christmas Party.  We have been hosting playgroup at our house every Thursday for over 5 years.  We've hardly missed a week.  They've even had it at our house a few times when I wasn't even in town! I love these girls and kids dearly.  They are our framily (friends who become like family).  When Julia was diagnosed we had to stop hosting.  Thankfully the group has continued at others' houses until we can do it again.  We have so missed seeing everyone.  It has left such a void in our hearts and lives.  We decided to celebrate Christmas with the ones we love.  Julia was very hesitant and spent most of the time in a room alone or just playing with one friend.  It's going to take a while for her to readjust socially. 

When the group started we had 4 babies.  We now have 22 kids and another on the way....  

Here's the youngest of the bunch...

It was crazy, but so much fun- truly an all-hands on deck situation.  We made angel ornaments, read Christmas stories, told the nativity story, sang songs, and played instruments.  There was actually several minutes of total silence- when they were all eating...

 

After lunch, it started to snow...

 

The kids were giddy with excitement to get outside.  There's nothing better than surprise snow at your Christmas party and the chance to play in it with your friends!

 

 

Poor Heather was supervising and got tackled by the crowd.

"Hurry Heather, run!"

 

Daddy came home from work early and he and Carter made a snowman.  Such a peaceful night.  There is nothing quite like falling snow to quiet your life and heart.

 

Julia was happy to eat the snowball they brought her...

 

So it looks like our travel plans may be on hold...