This is an annual event and is a family only party but we have now encroached so much into the life of Hollis that we are now considered her family and we feel the same way about her. Oh, what fun we had. The girls didn't even notice that there were 20+ people floating around because they just did what they always do and played and played. We ate a wonderful meal and then it was time for the kidlets to open their gifts. That got their attention and pure bedlam ensued as lots of little people let out lots of big shrieks as they received some much wished for toys.
Once the Menorah was lit Rosie stood in front of it and sang Happy Birthday to Rosie and tried at least 10 times to blow out the candles even though we told her at least 100 times that it was not her birthday. Oy!
The highlight of the evening is the grab bag. Each guest takes a wrapped gift, and each person is allotted a number. The lowest number gets to pick the gift of their choice and on it goes in numerical order. The first person gets what they get but the second person can trade gifts with the one below them and so on and so on. The gifts are all quite odd and lots of them were for the kids but that didn't mean the kids picked theirs so lots of trading took place. Lily picked a set of measuring spoons and Rosie got some mens slippers but with all the trades that happened both girls ended up with really terrific gifts. Lily couldn't stop laughing the whole time and Hollis and I were dieing we laughed so hard. It really is a fun game. Me, well obviously I traded away until I got stuff for the girls and I ended up with an ice cream scoop in the shape of a pig! Why I found it all so funny is beyond me but it just tickled my funnybone.
We didn't leave until a few minute before 11pm which is ridiculously late for a 2 yr old to be out but quite honestly we just hadn't realised it was so late. Before I dash upstairs and go to bed so that I can get some sleep before I have to get the kids all gussied up for another Hanukkah party tomorrow I will leave you with a few photos from this evening.
All the kids just enjoying being together
Some of the family
Waiting for the gifts
Tearing into the first round with gusto.
A girl and her loot...it's a wonderful thing.
3 comments:
I love that grab bag game. We used to do that every year at my old job. They called it a "White Elephant" gift exchange. There would be some really crazy gifts mixed in with one or two nice ones. It was so much fun laughing and watching grown adults try and exchange their wild gifts for something they really wanted.
So glad your evening was filled with fun holiday festivities.
Wow! What a weekend your girls had. They are now officially true party animals! ;=)
Holy Cow I'm glad I had time to catch up on a little blog reading. Thank you for not deleting your other blog quickly. This is a cute site. Did you create it yourself? If so, wanna teach and old dog your new tricks? I can't seem to figure this stuff out. :0)
The girls look great. Lily is such a lovely young girl and Rosie is growing like a bad weed. (love it) She is so healthy. :0)
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