Christmas Celebrations

I decided to post once regarding all the Christmas celebrating we do leading up to the BIG DAY!They loved getting to see SantaKalie talking to Santa...Karlee talking to him as well....And of course Kate walked right up there! This Santa was so good Drew and I almost wanted to go up there too! ha!Reindeer glasses they got. Kalie's dance group had a Christmas party at my parents' pool. Amy did not have plans to join them but Bhagyashri changed those plans with one good push! It was hilarious! (Bhagyashri on left next to Amy)After the Christmas dance party, Katie and Eloise spent the night- they pretended to be Rudolphs.Kalie's class party- they were playing dirty santa- pretty funny!Bhagyashri is staying with us throughout the holidays. Her friend, Cristal has joined us several times and they cooked for us one night.
Mom and Dad hosted several parties this year and we catered two of them. The last one was his office party and Amy's best friend ( we call her the blond sister) came and helped too. We had more fun in the kitchen I am sure! ha!)

My mom, two sisters and me have gone on a day trip two years in a row now and want to make an annual tradition. This year we went to see the Rockettes. They were fabulous! They have a new show and it is better than any I have seen!
Of course we found a Starbucks....Our friends Stephanie and Tyler got back from China just a few weeks ago with Olivia. She came to the FCC Christmas party and is an absolute doll!All the Asian beauties (and sister) playing a gameKate's preschool program- here is Kate with her two teachers - she LOVES them!Kate is singing a trio- she was such a microphone hog!Karlee's program- she did great- she did not miss a word on those songs and had so much fun!
We bake every year. Drew and Kalie are doing more than baking I think....
Somehow Amy ended up getting some extra help on her treats! Kalie had gotten this apron last year from CC and was excited to wear it this year.
My two cooking helpers
Everybody pitching in!
Kalie found a new recipe she wanted to try so she and Dada took on that one. They were good!Kalie's class and their little buddies went to a retirement home and gave goodies and sang for the residents.Kalie's program at school. It was great as well!

As you can see, we have been so busy with fun Christmas activities. I will be posting more over the next couple of days!