My dad and Lisa arrived on Thursday evening for a visit. Grandparents day at school was on Friday, and Mackenzie had called and invited Papa and Lili to join her for that and for the Christmas program, too. Indeed, they came and we all had a wonderful weekend.
Above is Mackenzie lined up with her class on the way into the auditorium, ready to perform.
They performed on Thursday night and Friday morning. I snapped this picture of Josiah folding his precious hands in prayer at the beginning of Mackenzie's Thursday night program. I loved the sunglasses he was wearing inside the auditorium while praying. Too funny. Too precious.
An overview of the entire group, Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Savannah and Mackenzie after the performance.
Avery was "Lucky Star," dressed in green. Just above Avery's head, in the choir, is my Mackenzie. The kids all did such a GREAT job!
After the program, we spent the afternoon and evening at Dollywood. Fun times.
We got several great pics of Lisa, Josiah, Mackenzie, and my Dad.
Above is Mackenzie lined up with her class on the way into the auditorium, ready to perform.
They performed on Thursday night and Friday morning. I snapped this picture of Josiah folding his precious hands in prayer at the beginning of Mackenzie's Thursday night program. I loved the sunglasses he was wearing inside the auditorium while praying. Too funny. Too precious.
An overview of the entire group, Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Savannah and Mackenzie after the performance.
Avery was "Lucky Star," dressed in green. Just above Avery's head, in the choir, is my Mackenzie. The kids all did such a GREAT job!
After the program, we spent the afternoon and evening at Dollywood. Fun times.
We got several great pics of Lisa, Josiah, Mackenzie, and my Dad. (Lili, Josiah, Mackenzie, and Papa or Poppie)
And since I could not make up my mind about which one I liked best, I uploaded them all!
Josiah and Poppie
Dollywood has beautiful Christmas decorations. I do believe that is my favorite time of the year to walk around up there. Quite magical.
Poor ducks. Josiah loved getting to chase them!
We got to ride The Polar Express in 4D! So fun! (David was still at work when this picture was taken, or he'd be in it, too. We missed him, but we were glad he could join us later that evening.)
Mackenzie and Papa (far left) riding the Shooting Star.
Mackenzie and Poppie
Lili and Josiah riding the Veggie Tales roller coaster.
Josiah running to the next ride while Mackenzie and Lili talk about the rides together.
Josiah, Lili, and Mackenzie on the Scrambler.
Mackenzie and me on the swings.
Dad and Lisa in front of the Carol of the Trees area.
Lili, Mackenzie, Josiah, Papa
While they were here, we celebrated Lisa's birthday with her. The kids decorated her cake all by themselves! I baked the cake and put the layer of chocolate icing on it. The kids did ALL the rest by themselves. Mackenzie did the pinkish color, including the writing. Josiah did the yellow. Pretty good, huh?! Certainly decorated with love. :)
Lili blowing out her candles.
We had a fun weekend, full of activities. We are thankful for family.
And since I could not make up my mind about which one I liked best, I uploaded them all!
Josiah and Poppie
Dollywood has beautiful Christmas decorations. I do believe that is my favorite time of the year to walk around up there. Quite magical.
Poor ducks. Josiah loved getting to chase them!
We got to ride The Polar Express in 4D! So fun! (David was still at work when this picture was taken, or he'd be in it, too. We missed him, but we were glad he could join us later that evening.)
Mackenzie and Papa (far left) riding the Shooting Star.
Mackenzie and Poppie
Lili and Josiah riding the Veggie Tales roller coaster.
Josiah running to the next ride while Mackenzie and Lili talk about the rides together.
Josiah, Lili, and Mackenzie on the Scrambler.
Mackenzie and me on the swings.
Dad and Lisa in front of the Carol of the Trees area.
Lili, Mackenzie, Josiah, Papa
While they were here, we celebrated Lisa's birthday with her. The kids decorated her cake all by themselves! I baked the cake and put the layer of chocolate icing on it. The kids did ALL the rest by themselves. Mackenzie did the pinkish color, including the writing. Josiah did the yellow. Pretty good, huh?! Certainly decorated with love. :)
Lili blowing out her candles.We had a fun weekend, full of activities. We are thankful for family.
1 comment:
Looks like y'all have been so busy too! Guess that is everyone's life right now. I too love Dollywood at Christmas! Matt, Amy, Aaron and I will be hitting up Dollywood in a few weeks and are excited....we will be doing with without kids though :) Good job on the cake!
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