We had so many activities in December, that I didn't squish them all into one post.
As part of our Snowfest festivities, Shane always makes sure that there is a great fireworks display and this year was no different. As soon as the switch was flipped to light the community tree, a choreographed fireworks show complete with music followed. It was very impressive and was met with tons of "ooh and ahhs."
The kids met up with our personal Santa - Santa Joe. In fact, they never question whether he is real or not. He has a beard year round and we run into him at a couple of different events each year. He always has a petting zoo, remembers the kids' names and brings a reindeer in December. He is fantastic!
Hayden lost his first tooth and had his first visit from the Tooth Fairy.
This year we started a new tradition that was really special for the whole family. We went out and bought stuff to make "kits" for the homeless people that we see regularly in our area. We filled each kit with toothbrushes, toothpaste, flashlights, snacks, and other goodies.
Shane and the kids filled them while I fixed dinner. Then we took off and delivered them. It was truly one of my most favorite things that we have done as a family.
Landry had several really great days at school, but this one was by far the best.
In addition to pajama day (and they all watch The Polar Express and drink hot chocolate), the day of their classroom parties, they get to make gingerbread houses. All of the teachers help them with their antlers and paint their noses red like Rudolph. It is just about the cutest thing ever.
We enjoyed our church cookout, light watching and hayride. It was super cold and I have decided that if the temp outside is not above 70 degrees, I may die.
We attended our church's Christmas Eve service and it was really special for all of us.
We finished all of our special holiday happenings with a favorite - sausage rolls. I can't say that Shane married me for these, but they sure have helped to keep him around! :)
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