and so it starts

Mika had a blast at my work's kids xmas party. They had a bouncy castle with balls - needless to say she hung up her coat and bee lined right to it. The snacks consisted of various chips and cheezies and the like, so again, Mika was in her glory. She made a glittery star decoration and a couple of bead candy canes at the craft tables - cheated a bit at the ring toss, and was excited about santa until she saw him. Then she refused to leave Daddy's arms. Declan was asleep in the carrier when they called his name to go up and see the old guy, but I took him anyway. Danny snapped a photo - its flickrd. A sleeping baby makes for an easy 1st shot w/ santa - even if it means Mom is in the picture.
Was good to see a few of the ol' work gang too - and their cute kids.

- oh yeah, and someone twisted her a pink puppy balloon - another Mika fave. And gave her candy...oi.

- Declan managed to sleep through not only the santa arrival, but the seemingly endless blast popping of balloon swords. It sounded like a battlefield and none of the wee infants present made a peep.