Bateman Family Party

I had an idea this year to organize a Bateman Family Christmas party.  I was thrilled when I found out everyone except for the missionary and the cousin living in Canada could be there.  Ella and I made assignments to everybody and showed up and it was fantastic!

This is my mom with her parents and brothers.

Grandma & Grandpa (they really were happy)

We had a photo booth and had everybody's family get a picture taken.  Dad and I tested it out first.

Everyone was kind enough to participate.

Jeremy didn't make it into the photo booth I guess..

Our cute 1 year olds.

And our cute 5 year olds. 

We had some food and a small program.  Grandpa read everybody a few stories that he had prepared.

Then we sang some carols and had a few musical numbers.  Two of which the girls sang and did so beautifully!

Then grandma and grandpa gave gifts to all the great grandkids.  They were thrilled!

We got them to sit still for about 2 seconds while we took a picture with their great, great grandma Bitton and their great grandma and grandpa Bateman. 

Pretty lucky kids!

We played a few minute to win it games and had a few laughs.   Even grandpa played!!

 

We are pretty blessed to live close to family.  We used to get together with this group of family so much and since our families have grown so much it's hard to get together.  I'm grateful we took this opportunity to celebrate the birth of our Savior.  The real foundation upon which this family has been built and the glue that has held us all together.  The grace that we are counting on to help us enjoy eternal families.  Merry Christmas!