Tuesday afternoon was Sadie's Winter Program at her preschool. This is her first year at this school so we werent sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. Sadie got to be the sun in the opening song that melts the snowman. Sadie loves her teacher, Miss Amy and they are the best of buddies. She has been practicing her songs and she did really well during the performance. Afterwards, each of the parents got a cute little dish towel with their kids handprints on them. Sadie's are bright yellow which I think is fitting for her. I cant believe how big my baby is...I guess she really isnt a baby anymore
Wednesday night was my moms graduation. She is in the DATC's nursing program and just got her LPN certification. She will be going on to get her RN next Spring. It was a wonderful experience, we could not be any prouder of her. Sadie bought her some beautiful flowers and was so excited to give them to her Grandma Joy. During the ceremony, there were some specific awards given out to particular students and my mom was given one! She got the award for the Best Clinical Skills/Performance. It was such an amazing thing to watch her accept that award...and yes, I bawled....a lot. Way to go, mom!
The grandbabies are estatic about the graduation
Last night, we went to the Polar Express at the Heber Valley Railroad. It was our first time going and it was a lot of fun (except for the driving to Heber part, I hate driving in the snow). We were all dressed in our pajamas, Sadie got a new pair just for the occasion. The train has Christmas decorations throughout it, there are elves on board who ask each child what they want from Santa and pass that info on to the Big Guy. As the train gets going, they served us delicious cookies and hot chocolate made by Mrs. Claus herself. We sang Christmas carols and read through the book The Polar Express together. Soon Mrs. Claus made her appearance who promised the children that Santa was on his way. After a few more songs, Santa appeared! Leah and Annie were thrilled, Sadie not so much. Santa came and talked to each of us and gave us a jingle bell. Sadie likes to admire Santa from a distance I guess, Im sure that will change over the years. It was a fun night and helped to remind me what Christmas is really about. When we got home, there was a paackage from my Aunt Linda for Sadie. She decided she needed to bust into the present, she got some adorable new clothes.
I think that tonight we may just need to stay home and take it easy after our busy week.
Merry Christmas!!!
8 comments:
The first comment! I never get that spot on your blog. I thought it was fitting for Sadie to be the sun. She has that cute little bright sunny personality. Congrats to you mom! That's awesome.
It's sounds like you guys are having so much fun! The Polar Express sounds adorable. We may have to try that next year with Blaine.
I might have to do the Polar Express thing next year! My kids would love it! Sadie is so cute! What a beautiful little girl! Have a Merry Christmas!!!
Sadie is so cute. I bet she has lots of personality, just like her mama! Looks like you guys are having a fun and busy December, just like the rest of us... I find myself looking forward to just staying home with nothing to do! Hope you guys have a great Christmas.
The things that your family does together seem like so much fun. Your mom is amazing. The picture with her and Sadie is very cute!
You guys are having way too much fun! Congrats to your mom. That is really special. And Sadie looks so cute in those pictures. Lets get together soon.
I can't believe how big Sadie is! Your Christmas Card is SO CUTE! We didn't get a chance to get one made this year, but hopefully next year...I'm pretty optimistic. Hope you guys have a merry Christmas!!
What a fun week! That Polar Express sounds awesome! They do something like that in Ohio too, I really want to take the kiddos!
I think I saw you (Mary) and Sadie at the Layton mall a couple weeks ago. I was going to walk up and say hi, but when I played the conversation in my head, it sounded a little creepy: "Hi, you don't really know me, but I recognized Sadie from your blog!" Yeah, kinda stalker-ish! HaHaHa!
Merry Christmas!
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