Pre-Christmas Festivities

Sara looked forward to Christmas morning just like most kids do.  In Pre-school they made a Santa chain thing so that she could keep track of the days.  The idea was to tear off one chain a day and when you get to the Santa it's Christmas Day.

In the run-up to Christmas, we also baked lots of treats.  Sara made "Pretzel Kisses" for her preschool class.  She unwrapped all the kisses and put them on the pretzels.

Sara had a Christmas party at Preschool that she was really excited about.  I volunteered to be a helper parent in the classroom for that day.  I was actually feeling a little nervous about it but it was a wonderful experience.  I had a blast helping all the kids make presents for their parents and then I got to watch them play all the fun games they play and sing songs.  It was a real treat and it totally helped me become a better person (and I was proud of myself for going).

 Also, Sara really looked forward to the Sears party up at Granny Karen's house.  

Showing their really fun gifts from Uncle Ben, Aunt Wendy, and Lil Benny :

The kids, Benny and Sara, did a great job eating at the kids table.  They talked to each other and really seemed to like having their own space.  This should be our new tradition.

I love this photo.  Granny KP was showing the kids some notes on the tin whistle :

 Everyone had an eye poppin' good time :

I love our tradition of having a get together at the folks in Salt Lake and I hope we have many great years to come.