Visiting Santa and Christmas Parties

I took the kids to see the Santa at the Neiman Marcus downtown again this year.  We have seen that Santa for several years in a row, and he is definitely our favorite. 

It took a little persuading to get Caden to agree to go take the picture.  So we invited one of his friends from school along.  Here are the pictures of Caden and Annabelle with Santa.

 

Annabelle is in the 4/5 yr old choir this year at church.  They performed at the Festival of Carols.  Here's a picture of them singing. 

 

Afterwards, there were games, dinner, and all sorts of entertainment.  Here's a pic of the kids with their balloon animals.  

Annabelle also got her face painted. 

 

A family picture from the festival. 

 

I took Annabelle to the Nutcracker.  She loved it!  A pic before we headed to the show. 

 

Annabelle in the lobby ready to see the show! 

 

Annabelle was excited to get her picture taken with the Snow Queen during intermission. 

 

Annabelle and her friend Belle at a Christmas cookie exchange playdate.

 

Caden had his first presentation at school this month.  He picked the Lion.  He had to artistically create a Lion and present eight facts.  He molded a lion out of homemade play dough, and then he did a great job presenting his facts.

 

Caden had a class Christmas party his last day of school before the break.

 

Andrew and Caden.

 

Caden and Mommy. 

 

For the second year in a row, Santa has ridden through our neighborhood collecting toys for a local charity.  We missed it last year, but the kids really enjoyed it this year.  Unfortunately, Santa's route isn't right in front of our house, so we went to a friend's house, who lives along the route.  A picture of the kids (Luna, Caden, Annabelle, and Belle) before Santa arrived.

 

Here comes Santa Clause.

 

I saw the two cutest elves that I've ever seen at Trader Joes one day.