Santa & Singing

This week has been filled with seeing Santa and Christmas programs. First, a trip to the mall to do the whole mandatory Santa picture. They took their lists, told him they've been good and posed for the pictures. AnLi wants princesses and Carli wants a Dora doll. I'm pretty sure Santa will fulfill their wishes.

During one of the snow days from school, we trekked out to the mall. I told them they could pick out their dresses. I had visions of black velvet and red/green plaid. Who knew they'd have hot pink Christmas dresses? Pink, glimmery and a blingy belt loop - there was no turning back. I tried my hardest to talk them into something else, but AnLi found both of their sizes and that was that. They really do look super cute and it fits their personalities.

The mall Santa

Daddy brought home a gingerbread house kit. They had a blast, but next time I think I'll let him do it with the girls. :) What a huge mess!


Carli had her program Monday afternoon. When it was her turn, AnLi and I snuck into the aisle to get pictures. We were about 15 rows back. First Carli spotted AnLi and just stopped singing and pointed. Then she saw me and in a very loud, booming voice she said "There's my MOMMY! Miss Faith, there's my mommy. Miss Faith, there's my mommy! MISS FAITH, THERE'S MY MOMMY!!!" Each time she got louder and louder and the whole crowd was busting up. Super cute and I loved it!

Thursday night was AnLi's program and she lived up to her drama queen name. She pranced and posed all along the stage. Several, several people commented on it after the program. It's on video (which I don't know how to post) but we didn't get a picture of her poses. Afterwards she wanted to know if she looked like a rock star. Yes, you were a star, honey!!!

After the program they had a reception with cookies and punch and a surprise visit by Santa.
Here they are, waiting in line for the jolly man.









Have a great weekend!!!