Ella's Christmas Program

Sunday was Ella's program at preschool and it was soooo incredibly cute (spoken like a true mother). Each class had a special part and Ella's class was the bunnies. I was so enamored by her performance (ok, laughing so hard at all the different kids) that I don't remember the full story line but it had to with finding the perfect Christmas tree, a manger with baby Jesus and some bunnies/doves/stars. It involved each class singing their own song and then a few group songs at the end. My mom and dad were here this weekend and got to enjoy Ella's first real performance (hand motions, loud singing and all) and allowed us to have a full date night at my work Christmas party (thanks Mom and Dad!!).

Check out the variety of hand motions going on in this picture.

The boy behind Ella was cracking us up.

Obviously our favorite picture.
Although the quality isn't the best, you can
tell how Ella was really getting into it.

Taking a bow

No video turned out to do a mishap by the user
(aka me.....grrr.......don't get me started)
but if I had one, it would be here :)
Laney's teacher was actually there
and got it on tape so hopefully
I will have one to post someday.

I was telling my friend, Kristy, a few weeks ago that Ella has no interest in staying in the lines when it comes to coloring (where as Kristy's daughter, Reese, is soooo good at crafts. Sure she is a year older than Ella but I have been impressed with how good Reese is at the details). I have always called Ella my abstract artist although recently she has become quite good at coloring. When she came home with the above drawing from preschool, Jason and I almost didn't believe it was her's until we turned it over and saw her name (that she had written) on the back. It is amazing how just a few weeks can make such a difference in their fine motor skills :)