Holiday Festivities

The Jackson house had a very busy holiday weekend of fun. It started on Friday with a trip to the mall to see the big guy in the red suit. The girls were so excited to see him and we were so excited to see how Drew would react for his first visit. After waiting in line for a short while, we were finally next in line and Kelsey was becoming more and more afraid of sitting on Santa's lap. Even at 4 years old, we have not grasped the concept that Santa is the one who brings us presents on Christmas Eve and that it's ok to sit on his lap. Surely, we thought, if Drew sat on his lap it would help Kelsey to feel better. Drew was the first one up to see Santa. Each of the girls have their own picture with him their first Christmas and we had to keep the tradition alive. And, our little buddy did not disappoint. Drew's amazement of the big guy was picture perfect. And it seemed that Santa enjoyed his first visit with Drew as well.

After Drew's debut with Santa, the girls were supposed to come up and sit with him for a picture before they got involved in lists and toys and wonderment. Unfortunately, Kelsey was having nothing to do with Santa...scared WHITE!!! So, the nice people there gave here a little stool to sit on so she could still be in the picture but not on Santa's lap. And after that was all said and done, Ally proceeded to tell Santa what a good girl she had been and listed several things she and Kelsey wanted for Christmas. Our type A child...so helpful to her sister!!

On Sunday, we took the girls to see the Nutcracker at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. We have a long time family friend who has a daughter that has danced in this show for years and this is her Senior year. So, for her final performance, she danced the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It was so nice to go and see old friends and watch Rachel dance her way around the stage. She was quite the performer and we were so glad to be there to see her. The girls were mesmerized by all the lights and great costumes. Kelsey fell asleep half way through the second act, but she enjoyed the parts she did get to see. It was a wonderful way to kick off our holiday season. We have many more weekends of holiday fun planned before the big man arrives and we are looking forward to all of it!!