Holiday Happenings

It has been a crazy past couple of weeks.  We have been gearing up for the holidays while trying to keep pace with our hectic everyday lives.  Here are a few events worth reporting.

The girls made their annual trip to see Santa.  Sadly, Savannah thought that she was too young to make Santa a gift this year.  In years past she has made sure that she brings Santa gifts in fear that he is the only one that doesn't get one on Christmas.  Savannah did make sure we stopped to get Rudolph some glowsticks for his harness so she isn't too old just yet.

The girls were so excited and came with lists in hand.  They know exacly what they want Santa to bring and made sure to point out each item.  Santa listened carefully but was a man of little words.  It was sort of disappointing.  The girls jumped up in his lap and smiled for the best Santa picture yet.  Leave to me to not make it home with the picture.  I can't believe I sat it down somewhere when it so cute - the cutest one  to date.  Ugh!

Next on the Savannah's agenda was a Christmas craft. Luckily, I was able to pull some odds and ends together which helped each girl creat a cute Christmas tree. I was really suprised at how percise each girl was with their artwork. It is a sign that the little girls are getting older.

Adeline got creative and made her favorite - a Baby Einstein caterpillar.

Savannah's tree took on a life of its own. I didn't help her create the scene at all. She drew it, colored it, cut it, and taped it up all by herself. I find it pretty amazing.

Now that we had Christmas trees made of handprints, it was time to and get a real one.  We all managed to have fun though.  The girls liked riding the train to the trees even if it was super cold. Well, I should say that Adeline and Savannah enjoyed themselves. Lila said that she was sick that morning and by the time we got her to the tree farm, it was clear she didn't feel good.