More Holiday Festivities

My friend Susan hosted a holiday party and there was a very special guest, Santa Claus.  Yes, the boys are wearing shorts.  We can't complain with 60+ degree weather in December!

 Sage had a short program of 5 songs that he and his classmates worked very hard on.  I love the tinsel headband.

Here is Sage's Lambs class at Little Shepherds.

Jingle Bells

 Kate at her holiday party blowing snowballs across the table.

Emma at her party drawing a snowman on top of her head without looking - very cute!

Christmas Piano Recital 2015

 Emma and Kate worked very hard on their Christmas songs since November. Both girls approached their performance with confidence and without fear.  Personally, I am not a fan of public speaking or performing solo (hence my love for team sports), so I am elated about their poise.

Both sets of Grandparents joined us for the evening.

Emma

Emma and her teacher Emily perform a duet.

Kate and Emily

Good job Kate!

Hoop it Up Emma!

 Emma completed her second year of basketball.  She enjoys the game.  John was the assistant coach.

There are only 5 girls on a team.  They spend 30 minutes doing drills and then 30 minutes playing 3-on-3.  It was a fun season.  Go Emma!

Holiday Family Pictures

 We had a beautiful day to shoot our holiday picture with "Leena Bee Photography" in downtown Dublin.  Here are a few of our pics!

Weatherwax Santa Party

Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax hosted their annual Christmas party on Sunday December 6th.  We love this party, not only for the wonderful company of our Dublin friends, but for one very special visitor, Santa Claus!

Emma and Santa

Kate and Santa

Sage and Santa

 Emma and Emma testing Santa's beard!  It is Real!!

It is amazing to see how the children grow up from year to year!

Thank you Mom and Dad W for hosting this amazing holiday tradition!

Santa Bruch and Thanksmas!

On Saturday following First Reconciliation, we headed to brunch with Santa Claus.  It is so magical to see your children light up with excitement around the holidays!  Aunt Rebecca joined us for brunch and a jolly ole time.

 Sage, Kate and Emma decorated cookies...Yum!

Saturday afternoon we headed to Cincinnati for the Zinser family Thanksmas!  Here is a fun selfie that we took at the end of the evening with the Helmers' clan.  

First Reconciliation

On Saturday, December 5th, Emma received the sacrement First Reconciliation, which is celebration of God's forgiveness.  Emma met with a priest and discussed her sins and she received her penance which was to say the Hail Mary three times.

A special thank you to Aunt Julie Zinser who called Emma and helped her prepare for Saturday.  Emma wrote down her sins, crumpled the paper and then put the paper in the fire.  It symbolized that when you confess, the sins are lifted up to God and then disappear.  This really helped Emma feel comfortable.