Party Down!

Friday, December 20th was quite a big day for us!  First, we arrived at Jackson's school a little after 9am to help them get ready for their Christmas Party.  They had three really cute activities and J's first station was to make a snowman out of powdered donuts, chocolates and candies.  His little Frosty was so cute.  Almost too cute to eat...almost!

Lila and I were in charge of the ornament station.  She got to color one, too, which made for a very happy and content 3 year old.

Each student got a Hunt Hound dog bone ornament with their name on it.  They got to decorate it any way they liked.  J's has a baseball and Christmas tree on it, and it says "Ho Ho Ho" and "Merry Christmas."  That just about sums it up, I guess:)

They also got to play Holiday Bingo with red and green M&M's.  The kids had to get a few refills...not because they got a Bingo, but because they kept eating the game pieces!

Reindeer games with his good buddy, Gage.  These kids were wired!

We left school a little before 11 and ran a few quick errands.  Then it was time to get Lila to her school for her Christmas program.  Maddie and Jackson were so excited to watch her sing in a performance that they used to be in themselves.

And then it was time! My baby girl was up on the stage singing her heart out.

"Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head..." 

She was so focused and did great...

but she still found time to wave to her big fan club every now and then.  The smile on her face when she saw all of us was just priceless.

We are all so proud of you, Lila!

After a nap for the little one and a movie for the big one, we were in the car again and headed to Buca di Beppo to celebrate Memaw's birthday.  Like I said, party down!

After a delicious italian meal, we sang to Memaw and had cake.  Happy Birthday, Shelley!