La Salatte

After karate tonight I took the kids over to La Salette to see the lights. It was very dark, but not too cold, so we had a great time! We looked at the lights for awhile, then headed indoors to check out all the beautiful nativity scenes from around the world. I took many pictures, but my lousy phone didn’t save them all, so I have just a few.

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The lights are so pretty.

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A nativity from Germany. There are so many beautiful ones there. I wish my camera had all of the pictures I took!

We went over to the big outdoor manger, where Mary and co. patiently await Baby Jesus. I know every year that the baby isn’t there yet, but somehow I’m always surprised too. This year someone left a little gift to keep the baby warm.

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Sweet baby mitten!

Then we snuck into the snack bar and warmed up with hot cocoa, Cheetos, and popcorn while we continued looking at the lights through the windows.

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My other indoor picture was much better. :(

Every year I try to go to La Salette on Christmas Eve, since we’re in the neighborhood anyway, and most years it’s stressful and rushed. Tonight was perfect. Not too cold, no time frame, we took our time and left when we were ready. Happiness is.

Tiny teacher treats

We got presents for the kids’ classroom teachers, but we like to make a little something for everyone!  This year the helper teachers, specials teachers, counselors, and office staff will be getting festive little bags of candy.

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Assembly line holiday treats. Eve fills the bags, Lex wrote the tags, and I tied them all together.

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I love Christmas!

Actually not everybody gets a treat this year.  In the past we have made little treats for the students as well, but this year we didn’t get to it.  Both kids are bringing in cookies for their holiday parties though, so we’ll just call those the student gifts!

Tomorrow is the last day of school before vacation, and my last day in preschool.  I’ll miss the preschoolers, but I’m ready for vacation!