Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Lari's Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 22, was the last day of school for Larissa so we arrived a little early to help the Room Mother.

We picked up Arianna and she was ready to go to the party.

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We got to Larissa's classroom, where all the children's pictures were posted outside.  We found Lari's.

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The line up in the hallway so we can go in and set up for the party....

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Each child tells what they will be doing this Christmas holiday....

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Larissa

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Arianna

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Lari and her friend.

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Arianna and I are done with the set up...

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The snack table....

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                                                                             They are making a gingerbread house....

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They try to get this gingerbread to their mouth without hands....

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The Elf was a good helper....

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They decorate a picture frame...

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They are trying to hook a small candy cane with the large candy cane....no hands!

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She got it!!!

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Larissa and her teacher, Mrs. Toomey.

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The Loves of Our Lives....

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Back at their house, Arianna stands by her Christmas tree. 

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When we dropped Ari off, we stayed for a while then headed home.  There is a Santa at the corner of 1604 and Potranco....

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I honked so he could look our way!!!!!  He turns and waves.  He is advertising for Planet Fitness!

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He gives us a thumbs up!!

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What a wonderful day and the start of Lari's Christmas vacation....

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Girls Spend the Night With Us

We picked up the girls after Lari got out of school and they were ready for a sleep over at our house.    We had dinner at their place of choice and then headed home....

These two girls are the best medicine for Manuel....He and I enjoy their company so much.

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I did not set up my big Christmas tree this year since my arm is not up to par yet...but I took a picture of them beside each of the little trees I did put up....

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Joe and Janet, as you can see they just loved the train!   They had a lot of fun with it....

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We played Mexican Bingo (Loteria), dominos and watched movies...Oh, What fun it is!

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Then we set up their homemade tent with blankets, pillows and chairs to hold the blankets up...They then set up their ipads, coloring books and toys in their.  They have their flashlights, too. 

They are eating their smores in there....they have such a good time cause Grandma and Grandpa let them do what they want....

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We went to bed late as we watched movies in bed.  This was a great day!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Home From The Rally

 

We got home early afternoon from Cut N Shoot today.  It was nice to see that our neighbors, Brandy and her three girls had decorated our mailbox and gate. 

Thank you for doing this.  Since Manuel has not been feeling the best, we decided not decorate the yard but that sure was nice to see this done.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ALL!!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Christmas Gathering

We gathered in the rally room at 5:30 for social hour then dinner.  We had turkey, ham and all the trimmings. 

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Food was great....

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Joe is so happy washing dishes...

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Richard is not a happy camper washing dishes!!!

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Betty and Charlie pose in their holiday attire.

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The White Elephant gift table....

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Toys for Tots.....

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There were bottles and bottles of wine.  Bob seems really happy with his gift.

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Mark is always happy and he just loved his purse and his mink collar or is it a toupee?

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Everyone had a great time.  After gifts, we played Pass The Love.  Charlie was the winner tonight.

Happy Holiday to All!  Tomorrow we will all head home and may everyone have a safe trip home.