Christmas Eve with the Cousins

Aren't they cute? The girls were ready for pictures Wednesday night. Maybe that's because they knew that once the pictures were done, they got to open presents.

Jedi takes out Princess

Saturday we went to a birthday party at the indoor playground in LaGrange. The boys were very excited when Santa made them all balloon lightsabers. The girls, however, were not amused.

Zach's Christmas Play

Wednesday afternoon the Preschool class performed their Christmas Play, 'The Nativity'. Zach was the innkeeper. He did a great job singing the songs and was pretty funny when he had his turn tell Mary and Joseph there was no room at the Inn. He calmly walked up to the mic and then yelled "No Room!"

Picking out a Tree

Saturday Chris and the kids went to pick out a tree while Elizabeth was at the St. Cletus Women's Club Tea. Sunday we started decorating.

EBS Christmas Party

Chris and Elizabeth had fun at the EBS party. It was at Fogo de Chao, which is always a good time.

Meg's Christmas Show

Last night Meg had her school Christmas show. The 1st-4th graders performed. It was adorable to see all of the kids singing their songs. Meg also played the xylophone for one song.

St. Nick's Day Fun

Saturday morning the kids were excited to wake up and open their presents from St. Nick.

Grandma Chris came to visit us that morning as well. While Chris and the kids went to a birthday party at Safariland Grandma took Elizabeth to Arlington Heights for the Bending towards the Light Jazz Nativity concert. This is the third year Elizabeth has sung with the group.

We met up afterwards to go to a Christmas Walk party in LaGrange. We braved the cold for a horse drawn wagon ride, but quickly headed back to our friend's house to warm up.

It was a busy but fun day.

Santa at the school Christmas Party

Meg and Zach their chance to talk to Santa at the school Christmas party.