So many activities kept the Allaire clan busy this holiday season! With Ashlyn being in school, there were school activities that kept us busy as well as family and church events.
Ashlyn and Gavin were involved in the Santa's workshop that the school CPT group put on, allowing kids to make decorations and gifts for their families. There was also an appearance by the "fat man" himself. The spoiler was the man playing Santa's son, saw him come out of the bathroom in "uniform" but no beard. LOL. He was sure to tell EVERYONE that his daddy was Santa.
Our little church here in Adrian put on a Women's Holiday Luncheon as an outreach to all the women in our community. We had over 50 in attendance, with holiday music, and a speaker discussing Christmas traditions from around the world. It was such a lovely day!
That evening, my hubby and children put together our little gingerbread village, complete with outhouse. What a fun time!
However, a certain little boy got the munchies throughout the night and decided to sample the village. The roofs of many houses were affected by our little Gavinzilla.
Mom's "friend" Daniel Williams played Santa riding in on the firetruck, at the community park for the tree lighting and carol sing where he heard the wishes and desires of the local children. When leaving the event Ashlyn said, "Mommy, that was the
REAL Santa. He even knew our names without us telling him!" Too cute!
This picture was taken when the kids wanted to help make holiday goodies. They were too cute in their little chef outfits.
The entire elementary put on a concert called "Holiday of Music". Ashlyn's class was involved in 4 different numbers telling how music is such a huge part of the holiday season. The song her class did themselves was about a gingerbread man. Here it is, almost Valentine's day, and we are still singing the songs of their holiday concert. :)
Ashlyn's class party. She had wonderful refreshments and instead of a traditional gift exchange, the students were allowed to go to "Mr. J's Junk Store" (of the letter people they learned) and was able to pick out gifts there for everyone in their family. Ashlyn picked out a little ghost puppet for her brother, a stuffed rainbow bear for her daddy and a very soft pick bunny for me. I have been a teacher for many years and have never seen this. I think it is a great idea. Kudos to Mrs. Ellsworth (Ashlyn's teacher) for reinforcing that Christmas is about giving, not receiving presents.
Our little hambone. While trying to get holiday pictures, this was the best one of Gavin. *sigh* maybe one day we can get him to pose for the camera.
I am in soooo much trouble. What a little angel!
Believe it or not, they are the best of friends!
Finally, a decent family photo!
