Christmas party #1

Alli had her Christmas party at school yesterday. We kicked off the festivities by singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus. The kids all blew out the candles together. (That's Alli with the pigtails in the back. It almost seems like she is dressed normally, but that's because you can't see her necklace, orange striped tights and her multi-colored shoes in this picture).

The kids made ornaments and little Baby Jesus dolls. (Great crafts, Alison! You are too clever.)Here is Alli completely engrossed in her craft project. Ruby made an ornament too, she loved putting jewels on her project but didn't like sticky glue on her fingers.

Ruby and Alli enjoyed the birthday cake and cupcakes. Ruby ate hers hands-free-style, mouth-to-plate (she must get that from Andy...just kidding).

This is what happened when I said no more cupcakes....

But someone gave her a candy cane anyhow. That little tongue just cracks me up. She did not put that candy cane down. Probably half of it was melted on her hands when she finished, which she didn't mind at all. There is nothing like sticky, fuzzy, dirty little hands.
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope your celebrations are as festive as this.