Luncheons, Musicals, and Parties Oh My

I hate using the excuse that we've been busy. So has everybody. We have though. I need to take a minute to get a few things down before I forget to mention them at all. Today was Chiggie's school Christmas luncheon. The girls and I went and had a great time. Tonight was her Christmas musical and I cannot say enough how adorable it was. The kids did great. The songs were so festive and cute. Due to the lighting I wasn't able to take great pictures, but we did video tape the whole thing, so if you missed it we have it.

Tomorrow is Chiggie's party at school. I have cupcakes in the oven as I type. I'm frosting them red and green and then have some cute holiday toppers to add. They're doing a Secret Santa gift exchange and of course the kids are all super excited. It's so fun for the little girls to be a part of all of this as well. They look so forward to starting school. Chiggie and Tea also had their youth group Christmas party last night. They had a visit from Santa himself, and received several gifts a piece. They also practiced for a concert they'll be doing on Christmas Eve at the church. Midge knows the songs too, so she gets to participate as well.

I have to say, we have had such a fun Christmas season. I need to finish up shopping this weekend, but it's been really fun to do other things. We're working hard to teach the girls that Christmas is not about stuff, and I think it's working. Especially the older girls are really getting that Jesus was our gift and that's what we really celebrate. I love that they want to give gifts and talk more about that than talking about what they "want." I hope to really foster this in years to come.