making our way down the list...

The task of making an igloo was a valiant effort made by the kids...but with 55 degree weather not cooperating it has come to an end until next snow fall.

 Little scientists at the museum...discovering how much sugar is in breakfast cereals.

: : make an igloo - check
: : museum - check
: : a day with some special friends - check

off to the movies today...making the most of every minute!

our list

ice skating...check!

family of photographers

Our annual Blossom of Lights walk through the Botanic Gardens on Christmas Eve...

photographer: Jordan

photographer: Ryan

photographer:  Jeff

photographer: Jordan

photographer: a kind fellow walker

photographer: Cole

Happy Happy Happy Holidays!

my girl

 Last weekend I had a date with my girl. We got dressed up and meet a friend and her daughter out for dinner at Beatrice and Woodsley. The little girls were such ladies and had such a good time . We then headed to a Cleo Parker Robinson show of dance from around the world. It was wonderful music and dancing. As we were heading home I remembered the importance of taking the time one on one with each of the kids. It was such a special night...now what should Cole and I do for a date?

loving

• decorating the tree with hot chocolate and wine
• sitting in the sparkle of the lights
• the Vienna boys choir singing Christmas music
• sweet treats popping us here and there
• stories of each ornament as they come out of the box
• these moments with my family

• It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

hats...hats...hats!

 So excited to have been able to give each of my 24 students a hat (or scarf or mittens) again this year . It was so fun to watch them pick the hat that suited them best and be excited about it. Then the next morning they all came to school with glowing smiles wearing their new hats. Thanks again for making this year another success. Your generosity overwhelms me each and every year. "We" thank you so much!