Bundled Up

Emma is bundled up and ready to dive into the snow with her new snowsuit, hat, scarf, gloves, and boots!  Kids grow so quickly that they truly need new gear every year.

Donation Tradition

The Christmas tradition continues with "Coats for Kids" this year.  Emma chose the coat and accessories and delivered them to one of the drop sites.  She's so happy to help kids in need.  (There was an empty coffee cup in the donation container when we opened it up.  Emma was so disturbed that someone would put garbage in the donation bin.  We guessed that someone mistook it for a trash can even though there was a huge sign on the front.  Emma made sure to put the trash in the real disposal bin next to the donation collection container.)

Christmas Morning Joy

Emma's favorite gift: Doc McStuffins Doll

Lauren's favorit gift: Gerber Peach Puffs

Preparing Cookies and Carrots

We hope Rudolph and the other reindeer enjoy the carrots and lettuce as much as Santa Claus likes his cookies and milk!

Merry Cookies

Just as we did for Thanksgiving, Emma and Lauren brought two dozen decorated sugar cookies to Little Jewels for their teachers!  Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery does a great job!

Letters from Santa

 

One evening after arriving home from school, we discovered two unique pieces of mail in our mailbox--from the North Pole!  What a surprise!  Santa sent Emma and Lauren letters this year.  (He must know that Emma is getting old enough to start reading.)  In the letter to Emma he said she had been a good girl, even though it wasn't always easy.  In the letter to Lauren Santa said he and his elves knew she was now crawling and wanted Little People princesses.  He and his reindeer are gearing up for the big night and his trip to Normal.  Such a special note from a special guy!

Ho, Ho, Holiday Fun!

Little Jewels Learning Center held an evening Christmas concert for family members.  Each age group sang two songs with instruments and/or motions.  Lauren's crew sang "Santa Baby" and "Jingle Bells."  Emma's class sang "Holly, Jolly Christmas" and "Jingle Bell Rock."  Santa also made an appearance for photos!