Ward Christmas Party

I was asked in church if Grant could be the baby Jesus. I didn't mind, and then I was told that I would have to be Mary and Chad Joseph. I wasn't to excited about that part. Luckily the primary saved me, and just gave our family a narrative part. We had to be a family and Claire would ask questions about the Nativity, and then the primary would sing a song or act out a part. The best part was that all week I tried to get Owen to say a part and he wouldn't. But, when we were using the microphone, he wanted a chance. He finally got it when I wasn't paying attention and said something - it was quite funny.
Santa just walked into the room - Claire happy, Ellie, happy/scared, Owen - not really sure what to think.
Owen wasn't so sure about Santa. Chad had to carry him up on the stage, but after Claire took her turn, he couldn't be left out, or look scared, so he sat on his lap. The best part was that he told Santa he wanted a train. Santa gave him his bag of treats, and Owen got down and dumped the whole thing out. He looked up at me and told me that there wasn't a train in there. He then gave me the bag and wouldn't hold it because there was no train. After that we would ask him if he liked Santa and he would just say that he wanted a train. I don't think he quite understands yet, but hopefully on Christmas morning it will all make sense.
Grant was just tired at this point. It's not that he doesn't like the big guy, he just doesn't care!
Claire loved talking to Santa. She was very excited all day, and wasn't even scared a bit!! A big change from last year. She asked for Princess blocks this year - we'll see what happens.