The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activities. First Hailee and cousin Olivia had their Christmas Choir program at church - pics to follow, super cute. Then Allison and Hailee both had their school Christmas program - again, pics to follow, super cute. Not to forget, of course, all of the class parties and activities. :) Recess duty this last week was crazy with kids that are so excited for Christmas they forget how to play nice. The winter break came at the perfect time. . . with a pre-Christmas gift. Our dear Ellie, our former neighbor, and best friend to Taelor, arrived last night for a week. We couldn't be more excited to see her beautiful face!!! :) We started off her trip with sledding and iceskating this morning. We told Ellie it was cold - I think she didn't fully grasp cold till she came here. . . actually, I still haven't grasped it either. I've definitely grasped pain - you know, the feeling (or lack of feeling) you get when you go outside and it's 10 degrees and the wind is blowing . . . yeah, that feels good. :)
The 4 girls have been begging all day to exchange their gifts with one another as Ellie leaves on the 23rd to go home to her "other" family. :) So, because we're so tough, we gave in. They had a good time exchanging gifts and hugs. . . it was a sweet time. Then we pulled out the gift we were giving to all 4 of our girls - which is actually from their great Papa, Nana and Bompa, and us. It's a trip to the American Girl Cafe for brunch, treats at Ghiradelli, and a horse drawn carriage ride in downtown Chicago. They giggled, and jumped, and hugged. . . I think they are pleased. Monday is supposed to snow - so it will be warmer and more magical in that carriage ride. I can't wait to take pix of our sweet little girls. :)
Hailee Hop about to sing in her adorable little choir robe.
Just a little bored. . . . (we of course were totally entertained watching Hailee be bored)
Allison and Hailee all dressed up for the school Christmas Program!!
Hailee (above) looks so angelic. . . key word here is "looks"
Allison absolutely refuses to look or smile at me during any performance. . . that's okay, these are the only pictures I'll show at her wedding. . . . :)
Hailee and Ellie
Ellie and Taelor
Hailee
Allison - I guess she's not performing!! :)
All my girls - warming up after all of that sledding/ice skating fun.
Post pre-Christmas gift unwrapping. :)
