Christmas Parties and Crafts

Paul and I both went to Matteo's Christmas party at the school.  He did some crafts with Daddy.

Singing Jingle Bells with Mami!

Soooo adorable!  Wish I could take credit, but I didn't make them.

Favorite part - snack time!

I hosted the playgroup's Holiday Party - Matteo and Jayna are buddies.

Hard to believe that all these kiddos are almost 3!

Toddler mayhem as they all dive for a book during our book swap.

Luca was all about the wrapping paper.

Sebastian's VPK Christmas Party.

My little Rudolph!

We made acorn ornaments for the teachers and family this year.  I knew Sebastian would enjoy making them, but I was really surprised that it was Matteo who loved dipping the acorn tops in the glue and placing them on the ornaments.  He was so focused!

Finished product!  The back had a picture of them with their teachers.  Each was was different since I cut out nativity scenes from old Christmas cards.

They both had fun making a special present for Daddy.  Matteo kept eating the kisses though. =)

Four very excited kids ready to make Christmas cookies!!!

 

We went to see a couple really fantastic light displays around town.  This was one of the coolest, homemade decorations we saw!

This street is known as Candy Cane Lane and the entire street participates and they play music through the streets.  The kids loved it.  Well, not Luca because he doesn't like it if it's too dark, but for the most part he did okay.  Hopefully he will enjoy more next year!

Sebastian loved his letter from Santa with his North Pole stamp.

We got a neat chance to celebrate Hanukkah with some close friends.  I love that the boys are learning about Jewish traditions too!

During dinner, both babies decided they needed to eat too of course.

Decorating Hanukkah cookies with Jayna and Bubby.

Homemade donuts!  DELICIOUS!!!!

No, we didn't buy much for the kids....right....  All the piles were laid out and ready for wrapping.  At least it was Dec. 23rd.