Fil-Am Christmas party

Last Saturday we enjoyed dinner and dancing at the Filipino-American Christmas party. Harrison lead his mom in a waltz. He's learned a lot from his ballroom dancing class. The kids joined in a few games. See how large Hayden and Mackenzie's paper is? Both partners had to have their feet on the paper in the beginning and by the end of the game there was just enough space for one partner's feet. See how small Harrison and Mallory's paper is? They won! Lolo leads the men in a "Stayin' Alive" routine. May, Hallie, Mallory and Ashley join in the electric slide. It was a fun night!

Cute cousins...

The Downings came up for a visit Dec 26-29th. Billy, Rob, Harrison and Mackenzie went duck hunting a couple mornings. Hayden and Mallory joined them when they shot clays while May and I went shopping. Lolo and Lola enjoyed playing with Hallie. She's such a cutie!! We had fun shooting fire works too. Next time we get together it will be for our trip to Disney World...just 3 more weeks!!

Christmas day

We had lunch with Lolo and Lola on Christmas day. Afterward, we went to see Marley and Me. It was a good movie...not exactly what we expected though. Very few dry eyes by the end of the movie!!

Playdoh display

Mackenzie and Mallory had fun making their playdoh desserts for their "bake off". They made chocolate chip cookies, apple streudel, cookie cake, and different shaped cookies. The playdoh was a gift Mallory wanted for Christmas and got from Uncle Brody, Auntie Lorrie and Mikaela.

Merry Christmas!

The girls woke us up about 6am. They were excited to see what Santa brought them...Mallory got a scooter, new Bully, a dress, basketball and an I touch...Mackenzie got a basketball goal, basketball and an I touch. They opened presents from Mommy and Daddy too. Our family present is a trip to Disney World January 19-26th! We're so excited!!

Getting ready for Santa

Mallory sprinkled her reindeer food in the front yard so Santa's reindeer could find us in our new house. The girls baked chocolate chip cookies and left a cup of milk for Santa.

The Howells and Perrys

Everyone is all smiles for the camera :~)

Christmas in Carthage

We enjoyed visiting with family in Carthage on Christmas Eve. The kids (big and small) had fun on the scooters. Brody and Billy raced and Mac showed off her jumps. Everyone had fun opening gifts, the girls baked cookies for Santa and we enjoyed a delicious meal.

Toy Bowl champs!

Last weekend we went to Mobile to see Harrison's football team (St. Luke's Wildcats 6th grade) in the 61st annual Toy Bowl. They defeated the All Star team 16-0. St. Luke's went undefeated for the season! Way to go Harrison #97!

Season's Greetings!

Our tradition continues...this is the 36th edition of the Santiago family Christmas picture! We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!