Thursday, December 18, 2008

Oh What Fun It Is......

Christmas programs, parties, dinners, temple lights...it's all happening right now! I've been waiting for this time of the month to come! Am I ready for Christmas? Of course not, that's part of the joy right? Getting stressed out beyond belief? It's organized stress I think. I know what needs to be done but it's getting done that takes a while.
Kaitlyn had her Sacred Silent Night preschool program yesterday with Miss Peggy. You never know with Kaitlyn. Sometimes she will talk your ear off, other times she is as shy as can be. Sometimes she will outright refuse to look at the camera! I was overjoyed to hear her belt out all of the Christmas carols - She had so much fun. My favorite song was called "Jingle Bell Variations" They sang Jingle Bells opera style, rap style (Jingle Bells YO! with sunglasses) and with a southern twang (cowboy hats). I had been wondering why she would come home singing Jangle Baayls, Jangle Baayls....ha! At the end of the program they dress up as a nativity scene and sing, "Picture A Christmas". It's too sweet. Kaitlyn was an angel in it.




That night we went and watched Chorale sing at the Temple. Kelsi and Kaitlyn had been dying to see Baby Jesus. We'd seen the big camels and shepherds from Main St. as we've passed the Temple at night - but they really wanted to see Baby Jesus. Last night was their night.

Kaitlyn in an "I'm not looking at the camera" mood.

Today I got to help with Kelsi's Christmas Party. Her teacher, Mrs. Hubbard, is over the top! They made Christmas trees, gingerbread ornaments and decorated gingerbread boys. A dad even dressed as Santa and came to visit the kids. Kelsi is the sweetest little girl. She loves when I come visit, but isn't sad at all when I leave. I love to watch her play and interact with her friends. She makes me so proud.
And the best part of all of this fun? There is lots more to come! I just love this time of year!















5 comments:

Breanna and Martin said...

Kristen, perfect words! You should be a journalist! This seriously is the best time of year and at times it seems like I want it to last forever BUT there is so much that we would just be worn out if it did! I cannot wait to see these little sweet cheeks! AH they kill me! Did I tell you I love Kaitlyn's hair? cuz I do :-)
But I love you more!

S and B H. said...

Loved this post! I LOVE Kaitlyn's hair...it is so perfect for her!! I love her moods too;) Kelsi looks so proud of her decorating skills! FUN TIMES!!!

Shelley Goodman said...

Seems like Kelsi is always partying down at her school...that's awesome! Good luck with all your christmas check list stuff. I of course havent even started. Good seeing you guys at the lights!

Laura said...

So cute, your girls are dolls! It was so funny when I went to your blog because I had just put the hippo song on my blog too! I love it, I heard it in the car today and decided I needed a change. Too funny!

Sassy said...

Your family is so cute...your daughters are beautiful and they are very lucky to have you...Christmas is the very best time of year especially when you have little children.