The Rowdy Girls: Christmas

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Friday, December 9, 2011

put the breaks on the Christmas shopping

Roo has revised Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You".

All the words are the same until the end of the chorus which now goes... "all I want for Chwistmaaaaas... is mah se-elf!"

Thursday, December 30, 2010

snapshots and song

Christmas 2010 was lovely.

The best parts were the days with cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

Those were the memory makers.

Although, the giant lollipop of 2010 will probably go down in history. Thanks, Nannie.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Em and Roo came home from school 2 weeks ago toting gifts wrapped in hand painted paper. They were addressed to us and were "top.secret". We put them under the tree and I planned to pack them up and take them for Christmas with the McGrands.

However, the night before we were to leave, Em ran to get her gift and presented it to us. It was to be opened. Right then. So, Roo ran for hers, too.

J and I opened the cards first.

"Merry Christmas"

Then, the paper was carefully untaped and the gifts unrolled.

So extremely precious!

Em and Roo were both incredibly proud of their work and their gifts and as soon as we relinquished them, they ran for the Christmas tree to hang them in places of honor.

I left them there.

Because, they so totally belong in a place of honor.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

5th Christmas... just keeps getting better

Wishing you and yours the merriest of Christmases.

love,

the Rowdy Girl Family

Monday, December 20, 2010

best tunnel ever

Last night the girls put on their pajamas and joined us for a 45 minute drive to a park. A park full of lights, lights and more lights. For $5, our car got a two hour tour of the most amazing light display the girls have ever seen. The whole show wrapped up with a drive through the best tunnel ever.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

the reindeer pokey

This was the best footage we took that included both Em and Roo. Roo has her back to the audience and Em is being dramatic in her teacher's lap.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

sing-a-long

The girls' preschool hosts a sing-a-long in lieu of a formal Christmas program or pageant. The audience participates in the first portion and then the grade levels get up to perform a few special songs on their own.

Em and Roo were none too excited about the getting-up-in-front-of-people part. Their teacher and I have been working on them for weeks, trying to make it sound appealing.

So, the day finally arrived. And Em appeared to be revved and ready. Roo was anxious, but not out of commission.

The four year old classes performed last. These are the girls in the Tiger class. Yes, Roo is facing the wrong direction. Em bailed right after the picture was taken and sat in her teacher's lap, all sobby and dramatic, until the singing was over. Roo did her part, but wouldn't look at the audience. She performed the entire show with her back to the audience. Clever coping mechanism!

J and I were pretty pleased. One out of two ain't bad!

Afterwards, all the kids found their parents and had cookies and punch.

And were forced into posing for photos.

They made a "M" for Merry Christmas.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

37th street

Last night we took the girls out for dinner and then to meander down 37th street on a Christmas lights stroll.

Cheeseburgers and curly fries at EZs.

Then, on to 37th. A 3 piece band was playing at the end of the street and we feared Roo would not budge. Because, drums! trombone! And, behind the house there was a stuffed animal petting zoo ringed in lights. She had to be carried away.

Moving on...

Sparkly lights everywhere they looked. Em said all the homes looked like gingerbread houses.

A sock monkey nativity scene? My absolute favorite!

(lost a little with the flash on this one)

Behold. Paul Frank monkey moped in red? Yes, please. Roo had to be carried to the car at this point. Fortunately, we were finished.

Then, we listened to Christmas music all the way home. By that I mean we listened to Alvin and the Chipmunks sing about hula hoops... on a loop... all the way home.

It was a fun night. I really mean that!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

A Christmas Carol

Our favorite theater offered up a performance of A Christmas Carol. It was fabulous and just the right level for the house full of 3-8 year olds that sat wide eyed with wonder.

At the conclusion, the cast takes a seat on the stage and signs autographs. Usually the girls pass on this opportunity. But today, they wanted to meet the players!

Em waited patiently for a chance to talk to Tiny Tim. She didn't want to sit down and have her picture made, but she made sure to show off her blue fingernail polish and also to invite Tiny Tim to play at our home.

Roo wanted to meet Mr. Scrooge. She had a shy moment when it came time to get close, but still had a tiny conversation with him.

Next up, a walk to the Capital to attempt some Christmas card photos.

There's so much to explore on the way.

And this was all before noon! Hungry set in. We barely made it to our favorite diner before the grumps landed. Coloring always helps distract from growly tummies while the pancakes cooked.

A lovely day it was.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

what tomorrow are we going

Em and Roo ask at least once a day "what tomorrow are we going?"

Because there's always something to look forward to...

...the Christmas stroll that included a parade and tons of neat kid-sized activities.

...errands with Daddy (and 5 Sesame Street dolls shoved into pockets)

...outings with Mama to get new shoes

...impromptu side trips to the Disney store for secret presents and a special Mrs. Potts ornament that just wear you out

... enough extra time before school to drive around the kitchen 3 or 4 times.

Friday, December 3, 2010

window shopping

We met some twin friends for a little window shopping on a lovely Friday morning.

After Starbucks treats and lots of pennies in the wishing fountains, we set off on a meandering walk.

The kids peered in every window. The only store they asked to go inside was the Apple store.

Smarties.

At the end of the long sidewalk was the biggest tree Em and Roo have ever seen.

They spent at least 45 minutes exploring every nook and cranny.

Next, a walk on the opposite side of the road. New windows to peer into and neat-o surprises on the ground. The last stop, Neiman Marcus. They have a magical installation piece above the escalators. Dancing butterflies that shimmered in the sun beams streaming through the skylight. We rode up and down 3 times and could have stayed a lot longer.

But, we had a lunch date.

butterflies in action

Sunday, November 28, 2010

decking

The day after arriving home from McGrand Thanksgiving week, we put up our Christmas decorations.

The girls were pretty great helpers this year. Em was so excited about putting the angel on the top, so J hoisted her up and let her have the honor.

Em and Roo marvel over the tree and decorations each morning when they wake. When we return home from outings, they stop and gaze at the tree every time, gently touching favorite ornaments. It's simply the most special and magical time. These girls love putting on a birthday celebration and to have the privilege of celebrating the birth of Jesus all month long... well, it's amazing. They understand that instinctively.

This is going to be the best Christmas yet!