Merry Christmas

Christmas Pageant

The kids both particpated in their school Christmas Pageant this week. It was the best performance we have ever seen at the school! Ryan's class began the show with a rousing rendition of Jingle Bells. Ryan did a great job shaking the jingle bells and singing loudly. Rebecca was the star of the show. She had the starring role of Head Angel. She practiced very hard and impressed everyone with how well she performed her role. Additionally, the school director selected her to be the child to present flowers to the teacher who had directed the show. Rebecca's best friend, Kaitlyn (below) was also an angel with her, and the girls were thrilled to be next to each other throughout the show. At the end of the show, we heard a knocking at the door. To everyone's surprise, Father Christmas had arrived to give the children treats and to listen to their Christmas wish lists. Although Ryan wanted nothing to do with him, he has talked about Father Christmas repeatedly since the show. Rebecca reluctantly allowed me to take her picture with Father Christmas. The funny thing is that the part of Father Christmas was played by someone the kids know and love, but neither kid suspected it, and Rebecca asserted to me later that he was the "real" Father Christmas, unlike the Santa Claus "helpers" we've seen around town. Can YOU guess who Father Christmas is?

Daddy time

Art has recently been taking walks around the pool for exerceise. The kids decided to join him and of course they needed to bring their purses for long journey.

Christmas Tree hunting

Hardly seems like winter here in Gainesville. It's been in the 80's every day this week. We headed out to pic our Christmas tree yesterday. The kids had the most fun playing hide and seek amongst the forest of Christmas trees. Now- off to decorate!