We completed our marathon week of Christmas fun. I have to say being 35 weeks pregnant almost did me in, but we had a blast and are now enjoying a pajama day at home.
Thursday was Tuttle's holiday party and Maggie's second visit to The Nutcracker at the Fox Theater. Daddy and I divided and conquered, so each baby had a parent at their event. Tuttle was thrilled to have Daddy in his classroom, and Daddy even remembered to snap a few photos at my request.
Maggie and I met up with friends at the Fox Theater to watch an abbreviated version of The Nutcracker specifically for kids. Luckily Kristen arrived early and saved us seats in the balcony on the front row because it was packed when we arrived. Maggie was mesmerized for the second time and loved watching the ballerinas on stage. This version was more student dancers without all the glitz and glam of the regular show, but the little girls had a great time! I am so glad Aunt Peach organized the original show for us, as well.
Maggie even lucked out with her own nutcracker compliments of Grandmommy and Grandaddy. :)
Friday Tuttle left for school in his pajamas for a day of hot chocolate, pancakes, and watching the Polar Express with his friends.
I volunteered to put together Maggie's preschool Christmas party, so I was running around like a crazy person trying to complete all my Pinterest projects before the Kangaroos showed up to enjoy the goodies. I finished just in time! I thought the little treats turned out so cute!
Right after the party all the preschool classes put on a holiday concert in the sanctuary. Maggie's class sang "We Are The Church" and used jingle bells to play along with a Christmas German song. I was prepared for Maggie to completely freeze on stage, but she participated in her own reserved way. She is not a fan of crowds!
We fit in one more holiday activity Friday evening: The Atlanta Botanical Gardens Night of Lights. Although we came prepared with hats, gloves, sweaters, and scarves, we did not last long at the event. The cold really snuck up on us since it had been warm all week long! (Tuttle wore shorts to school two days this week!). Ultimately we came, we saw, and we conquered/left early. :) The lights were impressive, but our warm car was even more inviting.
Yesterday we had the best time at a dinner hosted by Diana and Mid, Jay's cousins. I did not snap any pictures due to pure exhaustion, but we had a great evening. Diana made two kinds of chili for about 15 hungry visitors. The guest list included Jay's aunt, uncle, and cousins on the Thorne side. Tuttle and Maggie were off playing with Sallee Hamrick the entire evening and cannot wait to do it again. We feel the same way!
Only FIVE DAYS until Christmas. This holiday season is flying!
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