Campbell's 1st grade Christmas Party

Well today was party day for Campbell! Last year she missed her class Christmas party because she was sick so as you can imagine we were very excited to be able to attend this year. Campbell even insisted we make homemade sugar cookies and frost them to take to the party today. Of course, today was the one day it decided to pour down rain so I got to the room a little early to find out the room Mom had already been a busy bee. Look at all those goodies on their desk already.

There were also lots of art projects and ornaments decorating the room. (which are now decorating my house) I do not know how they found the time to get them al done. That Mrs. Jensen has a lot of energy and must keep them very busy. We love her so much and feel so blessed by her daily.

The students had a few activities to do at the party. First they frosted a sugar cone and attached mini M&M's to decorate it like a Christmas tree.

Then they drew numbers and each child picked a wrapped puzzle to open according to their given number. Campbell was so excited to end up with a Happy Feet 2 puzzle. If you know Campbell at all you will know this is right up her alley. (In the picture below are Ella, Morgan, and Campbell)

In the last activity one boy and one girl dressed up in two red large jogging suits and the boys' team and girls' team raced to see who could fill their friend's suit up with the most balloons before the time was up. The girls ended up with 16 balloons in sweet Ella's suit and the boys filled Simon's suit with 27 balloons. Needless to say the trick is to blow up smaller balloons so you can fit more in the suit. They had a blast and I had to chuckle myself a few times.

At the end of the party we gathered all of their treasures around the room to take home and enjoy. I have to say this gold ornament was my favorite. Who would have thought noodles attached to a plate all painted gold would make such a beautiful ornament. Not me. In the end the party was a huge success and one of the calmer elementary parties I have been to so far. Thank you to all those who made this day special for my sweet girl!