On Christmas Eve, Justin and Alexa went to see Star Wars in the theater. Alexa was pretty excited but really didn't know what to expect. She said it was super awesome and she had cool hair to match. The story from Justin is that she enjoyed the first half and then got bored. It is a bit mature and long for a five year old.
Once Alexa got home we had to hurry and get ready for church. Alexa had one more rehearsal on stage and then two performances during the evening services. If Alexa had any nerves she didn't show it. She sang her little heart out. After the kids sang the first four songs they sat with their parents for the service. Both girls did some coloring and behaved as well as expected. After the message the kids went back on stage. Addison was very upset that she was not going up as well. Gena, the music director asked us if we thought she would stand there. We shrugged our shoulders and off they went. Addison ended up doing a great job. We were all pleasantly surprised. We were then able to visit with Addison's preschool teacher (Ms. L), Julia who sat with us and the Partello's. The church had snow, cookies, coffee and festive decorations outside the sanctuary. We all had a good time having some fellowship.
Alexa and I stayed for the second service so she could once again perform. This time she was even more comfortable and started watching the drummer behind her. I was impressed at how well she did being that it was after her bed time. We made it home and Alexa asked to open one present (a common tradition among her friends). We picked one for her to open and then she went to bed.
The next morning the girls were very excited to go downstairs. They open stockings full of personal care items including new My Little Pony toothbrushes. Next was Santa gifts. Alexa was very happy to get the zebra she asked for. Addison has excited about her new DVD's for the car. We then Skyped with Grandma June, Grandpa & Papa. The rest of the day was spent opening gifts, video chatting and playing endless games. It was a wonderful day. Probably my favorite family Christmases. It reaffirmed our decision to not travel on the big holidays anymore. Although we missed our extended family we do not miss the hustle and bustle of running around.
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