Ok, so I am a little behind on a lot of things.... but here are a few highlights of our Christmas Festivities. Christmas was a great time, but I am glad to have moved on, and cleaned it all up.
Christmas morning, after most of the presents were opened. It is always fun to get into new clothes and play with the new stuff.
A few nights before Christmas, we drove through a local neighborhood to see the Christmas lights. This was one of our favorite houses. The girls don't understand why we won't do this to our home...
Sophie and Emmaline in their Christmas/recital dresses. They performed on this Concert Grand Steinway for their recital. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to learning the piano. Aren't they beautiful? I sure think so.
We also rode the Santa Train. I think that is what it is called. We almost missed it-- it is out side of Bardstown, Ky, and took a lot longer to get their than mapquest said it would. Santa came through and spoke with all of the kids, then the conductor took tickets, and hot chocolate and cookies were served. The kids really liked it. Marin was not too sure about Santa and Rudolph.
Emmaline telling Santa she wants a Wii
Sophie and Emmaline playing the Wii, that Santa brought. Way to go Emma, glad she asked for it
Marin with one of her stuffed animals.
We started a new tradition in our home this year. In the past, we have done Christmas Eve at my sisters house in Lexington. This year, our "family Christmas" was earlier, so the girls and I thought it would be fun to do a formal dinner. just us. We set the table with china and everyone had to dress up. No sweats, hair had to be done, a little makeup put on. Complete with candle light. Marin even had her own stem ware.
I just love my little family!!
I am not quite sure what she was thinking in this..... she was in a sugar stupor, but that other kid isn't very cute!!
Sophie
Sophie, Alec, Hadley, Ethan, Marin and Emmaline
Emmaline, Sophie, Alec, Layla
