After working seven school days in a row, I was able to take the last two days of school off to try to get caught up on everything and to be ready for the holidays. We managed to squeeze several fun activities into the first weekend of break before celebrating Christmas a few days later. Here is a quick run down of the weekend...
December 20th:
Lia's friend, Jared, came over for dinner on Friday night and to help decorate Christmas cookies with all four of the children before watching Home Alone. The kids all had a great time frosting the cookies while I dipped our favorite chocolate balls at the stove.
December 21st:
After taking the three younger kids to my parents' house for dinner, we drove into Bellevue to watch the Christmas parade called Snowflake Lane. This is only the second time we have done this and we all enjoyed watching the parade and then playing in the amazing play area in Bellevue Square afterwards.
The kids posing with a giant nutcracker along the side of the road.
December 22nd:
The kids all dressed up and ready to go to church for the annual, Christmas program.
The kids and me in front of our tree.
Ella and Emmett were asked to sing a duet for the song, "Little Lord Jesus," with the primary for the Christmas program. I sat on the front row and loved seeing them sing so close to me. They did such a great job!
On Sunday evening, NWTL hosted their annual, holiday ball. Just like last year, I volunteered to be in charge of the food, so the girls and I arrived early and stayed late. We spent a fun evening eating, talking, and playing an epic White Elephant game. Here is Lia sitting next to her friend, Alex, after stealing a darling blanket and stuffed animal (that she ended up losing).
Ella opening up her gift.
The girls and me posing for a picture during the party.
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