Christmas Day!!

The faces say it all. Even though we did not make it to church Christmas was held in our hearts. We have been warm and cozy and well taken care of. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Eve

We arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's house 24 earlier than first planned to try to avoid getting caught in weather. We were successful but Lillian was very sure that meant Christmas was the next day. She was relentless and Grandma being a sucker agreed the girls could open their gifts from them Christmas Eve.

After Santa had paid a visit.
Thei girls with thier new dolls and matching p.j. made by Grandma Pat

Lillian thrilled with her Bitty Twins. Named Abby and Tabby. None of us can tell them apart. Lillian has it figured out. Whichever one she hands to you first is Abby.

Madeline seeing her doll. It looks like her so aply named Madeline.

A little out of focus but Grandma helping Lillian carry the "very big box".

Concert

Over Christmas Break Madeline is suppose to play for 12 people. Since we have been snowed in she has only played for a fraction of those. So I thought I would post this and then if the people who have not heard her play could leave a post then that would count!! Enjoy!!

She started playin piano in October. She had taken a few lessons last spring but didn't keep it up and then tried again this fall and took off!! She loves it. Merry Christmas!!

Sunday School Program

After Santa we ran home ate supper, put dresses back on and headed off to the Sunday School Program. Lillian was slightly put out that she didn't get to take part. Next year. Madeline made a good Angel and Ithought it was a fitting part that will hopefully make her reflect on the spirit of the season.

Santa

The after Lillian's preschool program Madeline had her Sunday School Christmas program and we finally made it see Santa Claus. What a jolly old elf he is. He proved to be worthy of all the kids respent as he knew their teachers. Later when conferring with other mom's and dad's we found out Santa really did know each child's teacher and/or principal. Lillian was very excited and gave Santa a hug for good measure.

More Christmas Preperations and Celebrations

How is this pose?
Lillian's Preschool Program was next. This was her first Christmas program of any type. She was very excited. She had been practicing some of the songs for weeks aroudn the house. These pictures were loaded in reverse order because my blogging skills are a bit rusty. Sorry.

In attendance for her debut was Grandpa and Grandma H. and neighbors,adopted grandparents, Don and Gaylene. She was surprised by the bright lights and squinted most of the program but once she found us in the crowd she lit up like a Christmas tree.

Lillian and her friend Jaren. We hear about Jaren every day.

She found us.

Bright Lights make eyes squint.

Looking good is hard work.

NEXT......

Chatching up!!

Madeline grooving and dancing
Very Excited!

Hello!!

Once again I have let too much time go between posts. You would have thought I would have had lots of time the last few days to such things!! We have been snowed in at Mark and Pat's since last Wednesday. We arrived Tuesday night in a successful attempt to avoid getting stuck at home for Christmas, now the tric appears to be getting home.

We are all doing fine and have enjoyed our stay at Grandma and Grandpa's. Can't believe another year has passed. It was filled with ups and downs for us but all in all are doing just fine.

We miss seeing alot of our friends. Seems like illness kept us from seeing people in September and October and November flew past. December was filled with activity that kept us close to home and now weather has prevented us seeing friends. Hopefully January will allow for more visits.

I have so much to share. I'm going to start with Madeline's 2nd grade Lost Creek Elementary School program.