Seeing Santa........

Saturday night we had a Christmas Party for the kids in the neighborhood. Santa actually stopped by and gave the kids each a gift. It is the first time we have been in the same room with Santa in Mary Claire's lifetime.

Mary Claire is simply terrified of the jolly Ol' Saint Nick. We did manage to get a picture of the four of us with him before the night was over but Mary Claire and I are standing far away as you will be able to tell.

We have read the many Christmas books, had talks about Santa, and STILL she could care less she does not want him to come see her, come to our house, bake him cookies, etc. Maybe next year she will start to warm up some!

Laurel seemed to think Santa was alright. She set with him for a long time and got her gift. I had to go and get Mary Claire's gift for her and we spent most of the night in the back of the room playing as far away from Santa as we could!

Our Shining Star!

On Tuesday night Mary Claire had her Christmas Program for preschool. I was so excited to see her perform with her little class. In my heart I thought that she might not do it....especially since she was crying when we left her with her teacher. Much to mine and Wayne's surprise she sat with her class the entire time and sang her heart out. I have to say that I felt such pride for her. I was so proud of her bravery....I really think she is so brave to leave her mom and dad at such a tender age and participate in a class setting. She is the youngest in her class but you would never know it. Here are some pictures of the event!

Singing...


She new most of the movements...


Our little Shining Star...


Proud Parents!