Friday, February 18, 2011

Christmastime festivities

It was that time of year to go have our story and cider with Santa and as always the Headmaster and his wife host this festive gathering.
Our holiday family portrait...Reiss working on her stone face...try and break her, you can't do it.

Harper holding her breath as Santa arrives...
Trying to coax her onto Santa's lap...we are just are not there yet.
Once Santa left we were all ready for apple juice and cookies.
On a cold snowy day Harper and I decided to dive into a favorite snow day treat...Peppermint Hot Chocolate. This was her first experience of a hot/warm beverage...and it was a hit.
I still am unsure how we got the "Mr.Bill" mouth from sipping but it was pretty cute.

We even topped it off with mini marshmellows...thanks williams sonoma!
After sending off the boys to their families...all the faculty and staff head off on their breaks and we headed to Raliegh to celebrate Christmas. Our Christmas festivities began with the celebration of Watson's 7th birthday.
Grandmother Kat made some special treats for him.
Harper trying to bring out Watson's christmas spirit...he was not having it!
Have johnny jump up, will travel!
I love LIFE, who doesn't?
Reiss enjoying the comforts of Papa's chair.
Reiss after a nap in the grandparents bed. So content after a nap in the arms of mom. Look at that smerk!
Can you see the resemblance at all? I do.
While Reiss and I had a snooze, Harper decorated cookies for Santa.
...so careful with her frosting technique.
Leaving our treats for Santa...even santa got some peppermint hot chocolate. Harper protested putting the carrots on the table because the reindeer should be eating on the floor not on the table. Good point...
Harper enjoying her gingerbread man and hot chocolate before bedtime. Thanks to the Miles and Kat for making sure Harper had this sweet treat.
Trying to get a shot with my girls on Christmas morning...oh well!
Morning storytime with Papa.
Checking out what Santa and the reindeer left behind.
Kat and Reiss and her new camera...Harper asked for one for christmas and Reiss could not be left behind. Harper opening one of our favorite gifts...her yukelele.
Hunt and Harper tuning her Yuke...she loves the pitch pipe almost as much as the yuke.
Reiss getting a taste of her first frosted sugar cookie...maybe this is why she refuses to eat babyfood anymore?
Reiss' first pair of chucks...thanks Aunt Gray and Uncle Chris.
Another big treat...a scooter (and helmet).

And at the end of the day, everyone was exhausted...especially this guy.

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