An Early Visit From the Big Man Himself

We had a great neighborhood party this December and while visiting and enjoying ourselves the door bell rang and who do you suppose but the "Jolly Red" himself and the lovely misses were standing at our door. They had heard we had some good little boys and girls at our house and came to share a story and give an early gift. It was great the kids loved seeing them and got a chance to remind Santa of what they want for Christmas.
Our Neighbor Steph planed the great event we had three families here at out house and then 3 families at another home we had dinner together and then meet at Stephs for a great Christmas message given by the Jan and John Clayton. As well as dessert. It was great Santa came to see the kids at our house then went to see the other half of the circles kids at the Williams home.
Bryson, Jaden, Branton, Santa, Kenna, Regan, Malia, and Tai. What a treat.

Bring it (regans 1st cheer compition)

This is Regan and Makenna (our neighbor) at their recital the week before the cheer competition
This was the day. 9:45 we arrive at Cottonwood High School for what we are thinking will be an average dance performance. Oh no we are walking into the most girl crazed environment I have EVER witnessed in my life. Girls everywhere with hair pieces, glitter makeup, lipstick. Each team including Regans all looking idential to the other. the place was packed by 11:00 when the competition started. It was like watching the movie "Bring It On" or whatever it is.
Regan is the one in the middle front on her knees. She compete on the Mini Lv 1 there are 7 girls on their team ranging from 5-8yrs old. They competed with 6 other teams the same lv. and took 3rd, which was awesome. They were so cute they have 2 stunts (working on a 3rd) and several other dance and tumbling moves in their routine.
this was only what could fit in my camera frame. so double this amount. I hope you can imagine the high pitched screeching and screaming that went on here. My ears were ringing after and I left with the biggest head ache. For all my complaining i was a boob when reagns team when on. And she LOVED it and can't wait for the next comp. I'll admit it was fun. I secretly wished I could have done that when I was kid. :D