I got a little behind in my posting because December is so incredibly busy and then I literally have been sick all of December but with lots of Kenny's help have managed to do all the things and make some great memories. It really was such a fun Christmas season. Walker is old enough to understand most of the concepts of Christmas. Every morning he would wake up and ask if the presents came yet. And we would have to tell him no. We weren't able to put any presents under the tree this year because it would of driven him insane. He doesn't understand presents being around but not opening them. Here is a big photo dump of all the things before I do my posts for Christmas.
I met up with my little club that some of my girlfriends and I are in for a festive Christmas dinner. We exchanged gifts and drank Christmasy drinks and stayed out a little too late.
As if December and all of their school activities weren't enough. First graders were all assigned big book reports. They had to choose their favorite book character, dress as the character and give a 2-3 minute presentation on their book. We were given a good heads up on this so Elle and I decided together that she would be Ladybug Girl. I helped her make this decision knowing that I could pull together a decent costume with our good friend Amazon. Then the week and night before we made sure we read the book and Elle did a few practice presentations. She was super pumped to dress up and do her report and we were so excited for her.
Lady Bug Girl
Of course for any big occasion we get out front and take lots of pictures.
This was no different. Everyone got in on the Ladybug Girl love.
Posing with her book.
Even Walker wanted a hug with her.
Charlie the elf found himself his own Ladybug Girl and cuddled up to her for the occasion.
A picture of Elle with all of her classmates in their costumes.
One of the last days of school Elle's class decorated Christmas trees. It was a sweet craft. They all brought a tub of icing and they were given ice cream cones and all kinds of toppings to decorate with. Parents and family were invited to come and I was so happy to be able to be there with her.
Starting to get that Christmas tree green.
Elle with her friends decorating trees.
All done! She was so proud of her tree! She managed to eat lots of icing and
candy in the decorating process.
Another day of school they have Polar Express Day. All the kids wear their pajamas and they eat popcorn and drink chocolate milk and watch Polar Express. The headmaster even dresses as a train conductor and gives them all a ticket when they walk through the doors. It is so cute and Elle always looks so forward to it! This morning was no different.
All ready for Polar Express Day in her pajamas.
And on her final day of school Elle had her class party. They had a craft where they made reindeer food, then had their party food and then they had a gift exchange.
Elle with her table of friends.
Later that afternoon a couple of girls and their moms hosted an ornament swap at the Country Club for the first grade girls. I was feeling really poorly so Missy took Elle with her girls. Elle came home happy with her ornament and also because she had won a round of bingo that they played during the party.
Holding up their ornaments.
Group shot of first grade girls.
Walker's last day of Parents Morning Out of Wednesday morning and he also got to wear his pajamas to school and also had a class party. Elle was out of school that morning so she and I hung around to stay for his little class party. We were the only family members there but he was happy to have us there and we left after a little bit.
Walker excited to wear his pajamas to PDO.
Lamb Class Christmas Party
Pictures with Mommy. I always say it but so grateful to be able to attend these sweet parties.
After Walker's class party Elle and I went home to make pretzel turtles to deliver to our friends. This is one of our annual Christmas traditions that is so special to me. The treats are easy to make but making them with Elle and then delivering them to all our friends and neighbors is always so much fun and something I hope we do for years to come!
Making pretzel turtles.
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Elle was excited for these to go in the oven.
Treats all ready and out for delivery on the golf cart!
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