Christmas Party!

Everyone enjoying the food!

The ward's Christmas Party was a huge success. It was fiesta themed and we had delicious Mexican food catered. After everyone was able to enjoy the food and the desserts that ward members brought, there was a cute Christmas program with members singing, reading poems, and the primary putting on a nativity scene and singing. We also had a special guest, SANTA! He brought the children a special treat.

Yum!

All the helpers making the party happen!

Bishop working hard!

The Rozsas planned the party and carried it out without a hitch!

Primary children singing.

Aren't they cute?

Santa spreading Christmas cheer!

Ella and Tommy Ward visiting Santa.

Addi Swensen is so excited to talk to Santa!

Relief Society Christmas Breakfast!

On December 1, the relief society held a breakfast for the sisters. The event also included a few small crafts themed around Christmas. Many different sisters brought food. The meal turned out delicious with cinnamon rolls, bagels, quiche, and fresh fruit. Sister Staples taught a short workshop on making gift tags (Photo above). Sister Walker had many examples of adorable homemade greeting cards, and Sister McDonough supplied an ornament craft. The breakfast was fun and offered lots of time to talk and cement relationships with the sisters.

Halloween!

Kids enjoying their bounty!

Santa Monica First Ward sure knows how to throw a party! The Halloween party was no exception. We were combined with the Santa Monica Second ward on the Saturday before Halloween. The trunk-or-treat was held at the SM1 building and Parking lot. There were many families who decorated their trunks for the trunk-or treat. They were all very creative and fun. The dinner was delicious with carnival style food like hot dogs, chips, and lots of treats! Nearly everyone there was dressed up. The costumes were all lively and fun! All of the children left with bags of candy bursting at the seams. no one left disappointed.

Trunk-or-treaters.

VanSwedens' trunk all decorated!

MONSTER trunk!

Groovy creepy trunk with cool lights.

Bishop Merrell taking his boys around.

CANDY CANDY!

The Wards giving candy!

There was a whole family of pirates collecting their booty!

Cute girls!

The Elton boys are so heroic!

Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder enjoy their candy.

Pirate Swensens

Adorable girls!

The Rozsas were busy planning and carrying out the party!

We love missionaries on Halloween! (And all other times!)