Christmas Program at Weekday School

Today was our last day of Weekday school until after Christmas! YEA! We always end the last day with the children presenting the Christmas story of Jesus birth. Last week my director came to me and said, "Do you mind if Rachel is the skunk, we're really limited with our costumes?" I laughed and told her, "I didn't mind." So today my little angel dressed up like a skunk to be the animals in the manger scene. She was full of laughs and smiles all day but right before we went out she began to cry and say, "I want to go home and take a nap." So I sat with her through the whole (5 minute) play and told her it would all be over soon. When we finished the play and left the sanctuary, she was as happy as could be! She did make a very CUTE skunk!

Ms. Gail, added to Rachel's costume by putting "skunk" makeup on her.

Don't we look excited!! When asked, "What does a Skunk say?" "Rachel would say, Shew Wee!"

The play was a scucess and all the children did a great job!

Rachel Entertains Tyke

Rachel has figured out that our dog, Tyke, will chase the light from a flashlight.

She thinks this is pretty funny.

Happy Birthday Wes!

Yesterday was Wes' birthday! We went out to dinner and then did cake with family when we got home. Wes was pretty surprised to get a Wii for his birthday. We played it most of the night....I'm sore today! Happy Birthday Wes, you're a great husband and a wonderful father. I couldn't imagine life without you!

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The Christmas Photo

This past Sunday, at church, we decided to take the Christmas family photo. We got to church early thinking that Rachel would be more willing to take pictures. We got a few good ones but she was very distracted by the musicians practicing before church. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving proved to be a busy holiday this year. We ate lunch with my family on Thanksgiving day and then drove to the mountains to have dinner with Wes' family. We spent the weekend with them and did a lot of eating and a lot of shopping!

Rachel made a "Native American" hat at school. She wore it while she ate her lunch.

Rachel played and played with this kitchen set in the mountains.

We always make it to Mass General Store to see Santa! This year Rachel chose to sit beside him instead of on his lap.

It was cold in the mountains, in fact it snowed Thanksgiving night. We had a great time seeing everyone and appreciated all the cooking everyone did. Everything was delicious!

PS. Rachel learned how to crawl out of her pack-n-play and crib over the Thanksgiving weekend!