Solo, Singing, and Santa

This week we have fulfilled several of our Christmas obligations. :)

Tuttle's holiday program was on Monday night at the high school. This year was extra special because Tuttle performed a piano solo of "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" to the entire audience of over 500 people! Previously I had mentioned to the new music teacher that Tuttle took piano lessons and would love to help out with the program or anything else during the school year. He asked Tuttle to come audition one morning, and he impressed Mr. Flott so much that he asked him to play at the holiday program! We were so proud of our boy, and all my friends have been so sweet with the emails, messages, and face to face congratulations to Tuttle. The first grade also performed three songs. My favorite was "Hanukkah Is Here" complete with dance moves! :)

Wednesday we played hookie from piano for an afternoon FILLED with Christmas fun. We started with our annual trip to visit Santa at Phipps Plaza. Tuttle and Maggie wrote lists for their top gifts when we arrived. Luckily the wishes have remained consistent: Tuttle wants a guitar, electric Lego set, and a sling shot. Maggie asked for a doll, Hello Kitty house (Not happening. We do not need another dwelling in our playroom.), and a winter hat.

I ordered the professional pictures, but these side shots give an accurate portrayal of the experience. Jacob had no problem sitting with the man in red. There is no stranger danger with that boy!

I attempted to snap a quick picture of my three babies after Santa. This shot represents Jacob 100%. WILD.

After Santa, we drove across the street to Lenox Mall for our annual Pink Pig ride. We have always gone on a day school was out and stood in line at least two hours. Yesterday we walked right up to the ride with ZERO wait time. I will never go on a vacation day again. I cannot believe I have been taking the kids for the last seven years!

I even tackled some Christmas shopping with three in tow. Aside from losing my keys and finding them in Macy's, we crossed off two special people from the list and ended with cookies for everyone!

Today was Maggie's preschool Christmas program. I was so proud of our shy girl. She sang each song and seemed to really enjoy the performance. Although Maggie can be super sassy at home, she frequently freezes if she in in the spotlight. Her favorite song was "Go Tell It On The Mountain."

Jacob crawled, climbed, and tried to escape all over the sanctuary. Thank goodness Gram has agreed to watch him during Tuttle and Maggie's holiday parties next week!

Jacob is just a mess! He is lucky he is so cute and smiley! :)