Dec 24 - Cookies, Snow and Santa!

The girls started off their day by making cookies to give

to Santa. I love to see their teamwork ... one holding the

bowl for the other.

The church brought in snow for the kids to play in.

R didn't even hesitate to play and, eventually, throw the snow!
She also did an excellent job of sitting nicely during
the church service.


Went to our friends' for dinner and met a new family who had
3 boys and 1 girl. R literally chased the 3 boys around trying to
give them hugs and kisses! It was hysterical! This is the 2 yr old
boy who, by the end of the night, wanted to go home with R. When
his mother said he couldn't, he pointed at R and said "Come with us?!"


The REAL Santa came again this year and dished out
gifts for the kids.

As usual, he did magic tricks with the kids and

sang songs. R finally came close enough to tell

him thank you. He blew her a kiss ... that impressed

her ... she told the story several times.