ALLEE FAMILY BLOG: Christmas Countdown

Our Christmas countdown started rather early this year-way back at the beginning of November. Our church began preparing for a Stake Christmas Concert and asked that the Primary children from all of the wards in our area sing for 30 minutes. A lot of time and effort went into preparing for the occasion. CD's, and music were sent home and they gathered to practice 6 Saturday mornings. It was less laboring and more fun than it sounds. Alyson even performed a violin solo to "Christmas Bells" in the Church Children's Songbook. Then Aly and Kourtney sang a song together also in the Children's Songbook "Who is the Child?" Kris and I are very happy that they tried their very best to be ready and that they did so well. Preparing for this event really set the tone for the rest of the holidays and we focused greatly on the true meaning of Christmas because of it.

Alyson had a holiday party the last day of class before winter break as well. Her class made a craft, had goodies, played bingo, and then her teacher, who is very proficient at the piano, and has one in her classroom, played as they all sang songs.

Kourtney also had a holiday celebration in her class. They made reindeer food, played games and had some yummy snacks. It's definitely one of the more fun parties of the year at school.

We have some great friends who throw a Christmas party every year. This was our second time going, and it was as fun as the last year. Lots of yummy food and good friends, and Santa made a grand appearance again sharing stories about the night before Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Thank you, Gott family, for your hospitality.

This is our friend Kate helping Kourtney make a reindeer ornament. She and her husband throw this party every year (you may recall reading the post about their Christmas party last).

Keegan had a difficult time wanting to sit on Santa's lap. This was the best he could do for now. Maybe Keegan will be interested in the big, jolly fella next year.