Lilly's school holiday program

Lilly didn't even tell us that she was an angle in the show.  She mentioned that she was going to be in a costume, but kept it a secret that she had a "part".  She looked so cute - mostly because she in an angle. (big smile)

There was a little dance to Joy to the World and she was partnered with the kid, Thomas, standing to her right.  He didn't do any of the hand motions at all.  Lilly was left in the lurch, but she still did the entire dance...at least I think she did.  Will was standing in the back and could see her, but I was sitting up front and wasn't able to see that part.

After the show there was a brief reception in the hall and then she was immediately released from school for Christmas break. It was the Thursday before. Sophia had school through the end of the day on Friday.  Lilly's school program ended around 10:30 am and I wondered how I was going to manage to get all of my holiday shopping finished with her around.

I dragged her around for the better part of Thursday, but on Friday we went to Sophia's class party.  It was fun...and Lilly enjoyed a plate of food with the big kids.

Here's a photo of Sophia's class sitting down before they did their book exchange.  Mrs. Burke, her teacher, organized a book swap.  Everyone participated so they were able to play the game.  They sat in a circle and passed a book to the music.  When the music stopped if you were holding a book then that one was yours to keep.  Sophia was pleased with the book that she received, but some of the kids in the class were in tears.  I felt kind of bad for Kaitlyn who lives on our street and happens to be in Sophia's class. When we got home from school we were talking about it and Lilly immediately offered one of her books to give to Kaitlyn.  It's a book that she had two copies of. I was so proud of her for offering.

Sophia had a sleep-over with Kaitlyn on Friday night (the first night of Christmas break).  They had been planning it for a week.