December Festivities

We kicked off December with the annual Santa Brunch at Shadowridge. This is the first year both girls smiled in a picture with Santa! The girls wrote Christmas lists to bring to Santa and Madeline was totally comfortable talking to him about what she wanted for the holiday.

We met up with the Kellys and Johnsons for our annual Christmas Light walk. The kids are getting so big and so adorable. I think we went a bit early in the season, based on how calm the street was this year.

It's always a miracle when Eleanor is appropriately dressed for the weather!

Julia, Jackson, Madi, and Ella

The annual trip to Zoo Nights ended up being a total flop. There had been rain earlier in the day, so the elves didn't bounce, the restaurants were all closed, and we moms were not feeling the joy. Alyson conquered her fear of the skyfari and we did see a parade - so that helped redeem the trip this year.

The girls are loving the couch cuddling that cold weather brings.

Mom was awful and scheduled the girls for both flu shots and the dentist in one morning. Dad made up for it with a trip to frozen yogurt.

This season had the gift of Madi getting an awrd at school for being a risk taker! Wow! Even better, her bestie Lily also got an award, so they were able to go on stage together. One risk at a time!

The Franklin Holiday Show was awesome. We had pizza and cookies for dinner before the show. The classes perfomed in pairs. I was sure Madi wouldn't even make it on stage, but she killed it dead center front with both Rudolph and Jingle Bell Rock!!

Ella chose not to sing during her show. But she and Allee killed the jingle bell ringing!