Christmas Party!

Noah had his Christmas party at school yesterday and Rachel and I got to attend all day. The kids began their morning in their jammies (they wore them all day) watching the movie Polar Express while enjoying hot chocolate and popcorn. Noah sat with his little girlfriend Erika and as soon as we got there Rachel marched right over and hit it off with her too. It was cute to watch them all together. After the movie was lunch all together in the cafeteria - we had breakfast for lunch. It was actually really good. ;) After lunch the kids did their present (book) swap and Rachel even got to participate and recieve a book as well. They girls and the boys all sat in a big circle and played hot potato to music. When the music stopped on them they got to pick a present from the pile and when all the kids had a present they got to open them. They all had a blast with it. After that they had a story and a short rest period. Noah got to chat with Daddy during that time before he headed home. Rachel snuggled in with one of the girls under her blanket. After rest while the kids headed to art we set up their party. They had lots of good party food and finished off the day by opening their boxes (presents) from their teachers. It was a very good day! I think both Noah and Rachel had a terrific time.
Today was Noah's last day of school until January 7th. He is excited to be out for a while and when he goes back the school year will be just about half over. We also spent a good part of the day getting ready for Amie and her fam's arrival. We are so excited about their visit!! The kids are just squealing with excitement about their visit and then heading up to see everyone else in Tennessee. Tomorrow we'll mail their letters to Santa and make Christmas cookies. Busy, busy, busy! =)
Tonight we went out looking at the Christmas lights. It was a bit disappointing this year with not many houses lit up. There was one place that just went crazy though, we had to snap a picture of that one to share.