More Christmas Fun!

This really is the most wonderful time of the year! We're having a blast celebrating the season. This last week was full of more memories and special moments. Thursday morning St. Nicholas visited - leaving the girls small gifts and special treats in their shoes. We also visited with Santa at the Country Club on Saturday at the Children's Party and saw a Live Nativity Saturday evening. 

Checking out what St. Nicholas brought them. They love this Christmas tradition. St. Nick visited them at school, too, so they were definitely loved this year! 

So excited about their furry notepads! Gabby loves writing sentences and practicing her handwriting and Adriana is learning to write her name. These notebooks come in handy as I find paper all over the house with doodles and writing. 

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At the Children's Christmas Party at the Country Club. The girls had a really great time. Check out their Santa hats. ]

The balloon artist made Gabby a snowflake wand. 

Adriana asked for a Grinch hat. 

Making Christmas frames. These girls LOVE arts and crafts. They would do this kind of stuff all day if I let them. Check out their festive face painting. Adriana is sporting a red Christmas bow and Gabby has a snowman. 

A little later Santa and Mrs. Claus made their appearance via a helicopter landing on the golf course! It was so cool - the girls loved it! 

The girls waving as Santa landed. 

Once Santa and Mrs. Claus got out of the helicopter and it lifted off, the children were allowed to run and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus on the course. The girls took off running! So cute! 

What a sweet photo! We were given a printed one to take home, which turned out cute, too. Gabby told Santa she wanted a manicure/pedicure set and Adriana told him she wants a computer. Santa will be busy fulfilling those requests. 

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Saturday night we attend a Live Nativity near our home. It was a really special reenactment of the birth of Jesus. It was a 30 minute performance and then afterward the children were able to get up close to the stable and pet the live animals. It was the perfect event to attend to remember the real reason for this season. 

Waiting for the event to start. The girls were so excited to see Baby Jesus! :)

A beautiful depiction of the real Christmas Story.