Mullen Christmas Party

The annual Mullen Christmas party was held at Kevin and Candace's house this year and as always, we had a great time. They did a great job hosting and even sponsored the 2nd annual Amazing Race event. It was a lot of fun, they spent a ton of time setting up all the clues and activities and all of them had something to do with our childhood. For example, we went to Sky View for a few of the clues which is where my dad taught for 30 years, then we headed out to Newton and did some sleigh riding on the hill by our old house, clay pigeon shooting at Newton Dam and even went to the first house my parents lived in when they were married. It was a lot of fun to see all the old places and think of all the memories. Jim's family ended up being the winners of the race, I still can't believe he could remember the words to Sky View's school song. After the race, we ate a delicious dinner of my Dad's Chile Verde, opened presents and had a great hot chocolate bar and cinnamon rolls for dessert. Thanks Kevin and Candace for all the work you did in hosting the party. We had a great time! The kids spent most of the night sliding down the stairs. It was noisy, but they had fun and surprisingly, there weren't many bonked heads. Myles managed to sleep through most of it. Getting ready for the main event - PRESENTS! Myles and his new duck from Grandma and Grandpa.

Audrey, Lillian and Isabelle patiently waiting for their gift. Yeah!!! More Lego's!!

Myles checking out another one of his gifts from Grandma and Grandpa.

All the shopping accessories. I can't wait to go shopping!

Parker and his new hat from Claire

Grandma and Grandpa with Lillian.

Thanks to Jim for the gift Lynn has always wanted. It's a blanket with Sleeves!!! What will they think of next? And the gift that Jim has always dreamed of... a new welding helmet from Lynn! Awesome!!