Special Needs Christmas Party

Tonight we had our Christmas Party for the Special Needs.  The Tremonton 10th ward came and had a little carnival for us.  The participants decorated snowflakes, had fun with a bean bag toss, tried throwing ping pong balls in cups (Jason Owens was excellent at it), fished, and had stories read to them.  Oh, and every few minutes they were told to stand on a paper on the floor that had a number on it and they drew numbers for cupcakes.  It looked like everyone had a wonderful time.

It's easy to please these wonderful people.  They love and appreciate everything for the most part.  Sometimes a few of them might come across as grumpy but I know they really like it. I think Larry enjoyed a few of the kids tonight...or at least a few of the kids enjoyed Larry.

Before it ended we had our Jolly Ol Friend come and make a visit.  I love taking pictures of everyone so that I can hear what their wishes are.  Some of the wishes tonight were: to spend a fun day with my brother and sister, for my mom and dad to feel good, a candy cane, a Minnie Mouse stuffed toy, anything, a cd player, it doesn't matter, a girl friend, a vacation to Hawaii which was truly the only extravagant thing asked for.  I love their innocence and excitement.  There is a reason these people are called Special!  They make my heart smile!

I took pictures of everyone but only posted the ones of my girls.  I will print them all and give them to the participants in the new year. 

Ho Ho Ho......Merry Christmas!