The Gingerbread Caper

Ashlyn and her classmates have been very busy this Christmas season. They prepared for months to put on a play, "The Gingerbread Caper". They sang several songs, and each had their own speaking part. It was quite funny and cute! Ashlyn's part was "Oh my, Oh no, he's gone! Is he playing hide and seek?" She worked on this for a month to get it just right, and I must say I was impressed with the emotion in which she delivered it to the audience. We may have an actress on our hands! Carly thought the whole thing was great and she has been singing several of the songs ever since.

Today I got to go and help with the Christmas party in Ashlyn's classroom. It was fabulous. The kids had a great time. I must say these Highland Elementary mom's go all out. We were each in charge of a game, and that was so much fun. We did a craft, and we were complete with a 3 tier punch fountain. Yep, a punch fountain at the 1st grade Christmas party. These kids are living the life I tell ya! They had more fun playing in the fountain than drinking the punch. I'm kicking myself for not getting a picture of it! They were also the only class lucky enough to have a visit from Mrs. Claus. She read them stories, told them all about living at the North Pole, and brought them each a personalized letter from Santa!

School is now officially out for Christmas break and I can't believe it. This seems like the fastest December ever! It must be true that time goes by faster as you get older, because even last year seemed to move at a more enjoyable pace--this year has gone by way too fast, and there is so much I still want to do!