Saturday, December 6, 2008

Children's Christmas Party

The squadron hosted all the squadron kids this morning for an awesome Christmas party. The party started with the arrival of Santa Claus in an F-15E Strike Eagle!
The plane taxied up to the children waiting on the flight line and it was very loud so everyone had to wear ear protection. Jack actually loved wearing his giant ear phones and didn't want to take them off even when we were inside.
Ellie didn't really like the head phones at first.But then the jet noise seemed to actually calm her and she fell asleep.Jack decorated a cookie and then enjoyed his handiwork.Jack has never been a fan of Santa Claus, and declined to have his picture taken with the jolly big man. He did get close enough to sit for a group shot with all the other kids.And, like the smart little fella that he is, Jack didn't seem to have a problem going to see Santa Claus when it involved getting a gift.We had a great time!

3 comments:

Papa Lou said...

Not many folks get to witness Santa stop by in an F-15E...WOW.
Must have been pretty cool.

Photos of Jack and Ellie with their headphones is precious. Thanks for letting us share.

Anonymous said...

It looks like that was a lot of fun! Glad he didn't run shrieking from Santa, maybe next year he'll be able to sit in his lap.

Amy Higley said...

I miss her little open mouth and all the sweet sounds she makes.

That party looks cool. Glad you had fun and managed on your own. Did the pie get picked first, or what?