Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Christmas Eve
I just love these two photos of Christmas Eve. They are beautiful and say so much without having to say a word.
Santa Is On His Way
Arabella woke up so excited on Christmas Eve! She couldn't wait to see what was behind the last door of her Advent House from Grammie...sure enough it was Santa!
Then she had a hard time finding Jack...and was a tiny bit afraid that he might have stayed at the North Pole, but eventually she found him hiding with Santa. She was excited to receive a note and an early present from Jack...he had been listening because he got her a pair of ear muffs (and pj's)...something she has been asking for!
We made gingerbread cookies the day before and then frosted them after Arabella and I got home from church. She had so much fun rolling out the cookies and was afraid they might try and escape from the oven like they did at school!
When Santa visited her class, he gave each child a bag of magic reindeer food. After decorating the cookies, she had to put it outside...she couldn't wait and had to make sure that it was all along the back walk and driveway so the reindeer could see it! It was so adorable!
She was so careful to put out Santa's cookie and milk! It was the cutest thing ever.
We had received some gifts from Grandpa Dennis and Grandma Ricki and decided that she could open the gifts from them on Christmas Eve since if we were at their house that is when all the gifts are opened. She also received a few gifts from one of my dear friends, Ivonne a/k/a Aunt Vivi which she also opened. She had a lot of fun and was very excited when most of the gifts were crafts. She loves to do crafts and they can keep her busy all day...something that we are going to need when the little guy arrives! She also loved the handmade hat that Aunt Vivi had made made for her. Thank you all for spoiling her!
Before long, it was time to get into bed. Arabella and I read Twas the Night Before Christmas. She told me she was going to listen for Santa's bells and the reindeer hooves on the roof. It was so sweet. Before long, she was sound asleep, with visions of sugar plums dancing in her head, I am sure!
We made gingerbread cookies the day before and then frosted them after Arabella and I got home from church. She had so much fun rolling out the cookies and was afraid they might try and escape from the oven like they did at school!
When Santa visited her class, he gave each child a bag of magic reindeer food. After decorating the cookies, she had to put it outside...she couldn't wait and had to make sure that it was all along the back walk and driveway so the reindeer could see it! It was so adorable!
She was so careful to put out Santa's cookie and milk! It was the cutest thing ever.
We had received some gifts from Grandpa Dennis and Grandma Ricki and decided that she could open the gifts from them on Christmas Eve since if we were at their house that is when all the gifts are opened. She also received a few gifts from one of my dear friends, Ivonne a/k/a Aunt Vivi which she also opened. She had a lot of fun and was very excited when most of the gifts were crafts. She loves to do crafts and they can keep her busy all day...something that we are going to need when the little guy arrives! She also loved the handmade hat that Aunt Vivi had made made for her. Thank you all for spoiling her!
Saturday Snow
On Saturday, we woke up to a beautiful snow storm. It snowed most of the day, it was so pretty and quiet out. Jay and Arabella left to go sledding at a nearby hill and I met them a little later. Being almost 9 months pregnant, it isn't too easy to get all bundled up in snow pants and the rest of the gear needed for a trek outdoors! Besides, I move a little slower than they do, so it was better for them to go ahead! When I got to the hill, they were having a great time. Arabella loves being in the snow and the hill wasn't too crowed which was nice! We spent over an hour in the snow! Great way to spend the morning in the fresh air. I have a feeling we will be sledding again soon as we are forcasted to get over a foot of snow starting tonight! Bring it on!
School Christmas Concert
Disclaimer...photos did not come out that great. Jay used my usual camera to video tape the concert and I was using a point-and-shoot that wasn't the greatest...yes, I am spoiled with my camera.
Arabella had a Christmas concert at school that she has been practicing for the last month. It was a HUGE secret and she would sing her songs around the house, but tell me that I couldn't listen. Way to adorable. She wouldn't even tell us her part in the concert/play. It was going to be a big surprise. All we knew was that she had to wear a fancy dress. She was so excited for her concert and I couldn't wait either. Jay took the morning off from work so her could attend. It was the cutest show ever. They sang Christmas songs in English and French and also acted out Twas the Night Before Christmas. Afterwards, Santa surprised the kids with a visit. (I was planning on taking Arabella to visit Santa at the mall, but after this class visit, it wasn't necessary. Besides, Santa at her class knew all about her and even about the vacations she took this year, how can the mall Santa top that...no way he could!!) Then there was a party and all the kids had fun eating and dancing around. It was such a special morning. One full of joy, delight and wonder!
If I can figure out how to extract a part of the video Jay took, I will post it...but for now, pictures will have to do!
I made yummy cupcakes for the party!
Arabella had a Christmas concert at school that she has been practicing for the last month. It was a HUGE secret and she would sing her songs around the house, but tell me that I couldn't listen. Way to adorable. She wouldn't even tell us her part in the concert/play. It was going to be a big surprise. All we knew was that she had to wear a fancy dress. She was so excited for her concert and I couldn't wait either. Jay took the morning off from work so her could attend. It was the cutest show ever. They sang Christmas songs in English and French and also acted out Twas the Night Before Christmas. Afterwards, Santa surprised the kids with a visit. (I was planning on taking Arabella to visit Santa at the mall, but after this class visit, it wasn't necessary. Besides, Santa at her class knew all about her and even about the vacations she took this year, how can the mall Santa top that...no way he could!!) Then there was a party and all the kids had fun eating and dancing around. It was such a special morning. One full of joy, delight and wonder!
If I can figure out how to extract a part of the video Jay took, I will post it...but for now, pictures will have to do!
Jack even left Arabella a special message the day of her concert!
December Fun
It was such a busy month!! I don't really know where to begin to catch up...we had some snow (and are getting more tonight!).
Arabella and I made treats for her to hand out to her friends at school for Christmas. Yummy chocolate dipped pretzel rods!
Arabella had another special day at school! I loved seeing the kids so excited for Christmas. They did fun crafts, played Santa, elves and reindeer and were full of Christmas cheer. They even had an elf in their classroom...Bernard!
Jack found some really good hiding places this year!
We made a gingerbread house with Ronald and Bram! Lots of fun!
Arabella and I played in the snow and did a little sledding in the front yard.
And Santa sent Arabella a response to her letter!
Arabella and I made treats for her to hand out to her friends at school for Christmas. Yummy chocolate dipped pretzel rods!
Arabella had another special day at school! I loved seeing the kids so excited for Christmas. They did fun crafts, played Santa, elves and reindeer and were full of Christmas cheer. They even had an elf in their classroom...Bernard!
Jack found some really good hiding places this year!
We made a gingerbread house with Ronald and Bram! Lots of fun!
Arabella and I played in the snow and did a little sledding in the front yard.
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