Wednesday night: B & I went to dinner and then 'A Christmas Carol' @ The Community Playhouse. Such a great production - I enjoy it every time I see it. Plus, I can't think of a better way to get in the holiday spirit. All of the actor's, actresses, and the children, do a great job.
Thursday night: It was the second annual happy hour for people that I don't get to see very often - and some that I see quite often. Happy hour generally turns into a few hours past happy hour - but it is fantastic to see this group, and I had a great time! I forgot my camera - so there are no super-fun [or silly - you decide] group photos...
Friday night: I took my nieces & nephew, Madisen, Lily & Elliott, to the work holiday party that they put on for kids. It was held at the Children's museum - and what a blast they had! The oldest was resisting going - because she was 'too old' - she was giving a little bit [ok, a lot] of attitude on the drive down. I told her she had two choices, she could drop the attitude and have fun - or she could sit in the lobby while Lily & Elliott played.
I'm sure she rolled her eyes at me... However, she must have decided to drop the tween attitude - because she went in, got her name tag, and had. a. blast. Face painting, the ball factory, the dinosaurs, it really is a cool place - they were totally entertained the entire time - I didn't have to do anything...
Before we left, she was upset that she would have to see Santa (she was too old and too cool) - so I didn't press the issue. Heck, if they didn't want to see Santa - they didn't have to. About two hours into the evening - she came up to me and asked if they could go see Santa now.
And she posed. And she smiled.
It was such a super fun night. Doing things like this is how I keep my super-cool-aunt status... Plus, I had a great time too. I like to hang out with them, so I take full advantage every chance I get.
Some of the better pictures...
Elliott in the ball factory - he loved it when the balls fell.
He was very excited about the dinosaurs.
Climbing on the toys that I climbed on as a kid. The toys from the old Richman Gordmans.
Pictures with Santa!
And finally, cookies & punch!! (and a close up Lily's face painting - Madisen was the artist)
Saturday: woke up and shopped all day. All. Damn. Day. But the day was spent with my Mom - so I really can't complain. But now, all of my Christmas shopping is complete. I've never finished so close to Christmas in my entire life - but now it's done.
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