Christmas fun

Our Christmas party was filled with giggling girls 

with tons of energy and excitement!

Every SuperGirl was able to make it to our end of the year party.

While we waited for everyone to arrive the girls picked out their favorite ornament on my tree as my son Jess requested that I write down their choice for him to review later.

Then they made me a Christmas picture.

We decided to eat at the dining room table by candlelight. I was going to switch up our usual menu of pizza but when I mentioned making something different, I was reminded that all of the girls love pizza so why change it? Good point.

While Peyton cleaned up the table and switched it over to our craft table, the girls and I gathered in the tv room and we talked a little about the Christmas story and then we watched a really cute video with kids from New Zealand acting it out. 

They thought the little kids dressed as sheep were adorable. I had to clarify that the little girl who played Mary had a pillow stuffed in her shirt and she really didn’t have a baby.

Our craft was to decorate a cigar box. I told them they should think through what they chose to put on the box and really take some time with it as they could keep it for a really long time. 

They could put things like jewelry, or special pictures or letters in there.

I envisioned boxes completely covered in papers and pictures. 

That isn’t quite what happened  

(they wanted to dance and open presents)

but they did a great job and each box showed their unique personality. 

They can always add things to it with some craft glue.

Next, the girls drew numbers to pick a gift from under the tree. 

They had fun opening it and were so good about saying thank you and telling the others that they really liked their gift.

Peyton and I gave them their SuperGirls necklaces. 

They were especially made by Mrs. Coughlan, a first grade teacher at Deerwood. 

We picked a different colored bead for each girl, although pink is always the most popular.

It wouldn't be a SuperGirls party without some dancing!

Time for ice cream and cookies! 

(thanks to Greta for bringing individual cups for everyone)

Headband goes from holiday to disco!

Nina hiding in a corner with her ice cream!

And, then it was time to gather up all of their goodies and get ready to head home.

I think our next party will be on Valentine’s Day.

Have a great holiday and we’ll see you in 2013!