Christmas Eve

Jon had to work for a little while on Christmas Eve, so Olivia and I spent the morning finishing up a little last minute shopping, making cookies for Santa, and baking a cake for Jesus' birthday.  To say she loves helping in the kitchen would be a major understatement!

At the mall:

Baking:

Enjoying the finished product:

Icing Santa's cookies: (Yes, we took her shirt off for that) :)

The next Betty Crocker?:

After cleaning up and taking a nap, Jon arrived home and we went to the Family Service at church.

We came home and unwrapped presents before calling it a night to get ready for Santa.  As I tucked Olivia in, she decided she didn't want Santa to come because she didn't want to see him.  I assured her that she wouldn't see him, but that wasn't enough.  She insisted that I call him at the North Pole and tell him to leave her presents outside.  She then said that Daddy and I could bring them in.  So, I did as asked... :)

Christmas Card Picture Outtakes

Gingerbread House

School Christmas Program

Olivia's preschool class had a Christmas program the week before Christmas.  Jon was able to take off work to attend, and she was so excited.  Everyone brought food and drinks, there were Christmas coloring sheets, they sang a few songs, and Santa even made a surprise visit!!

Ready to go:

Coloring with friends:

With her buddy, Connor:

Singing "Jingle Bells":

The main performance, "I'm Getting Nuttin' for Christmas":

Taking a break:

With Santa:

With Miss Lauren and Mrs. Kim: