[Image] The local elementary schools had their Christmas program Tuesday evening, and the preschool kids (with a couple helpers) started off the evening singing a couple songs. Desert Boy belted it out, but I'm not sure if Desert Girl ever opened her mouth!

[Image] Those cherubic cheeks just make me want to pinch them! They won't have them for much longer.

[Image] I'm not sure if they weren't hitting the right notes or if there was something else of concern to make Ava and Emma look so worried.
[Image] Fortunately it turned out okay!

[Image] Afterwards, the kids went and sat on the gym mats. They goofed around, and I thought this was a good "See no evil, hear no evil, smell no evil" pose. Or something like that.

[Image] Next up was K-2. Yep, this is the whole class (minus one) for those three grades. Have I mentioned we live out in the boonies?

[Image] Oops, I got distracted by my mega-cute niece Kayli.

[Image] Time to watch the elementary school play, about inventions. It was fun to watch.

[Image] Grades 3-6 went next. I think there are 17 students in that school, all in one classroom. They did a nice job and had fun with the fancy microphones.

[Image] Megan and Melanie were obviously having a good time.

[Image] Desert Girl always likes to visit her babysitter when she has a chance!

[Image] Then Santa arrived, to the merriment of all the kids.

[Image] Well, almost all the kids. Desert Girl wasn't too sure about getting close to Santa, even with Grandma's urging.

[Image] Meanwhile, Desert Boy had no qualms about plopping down and telling Santa his whole list.

[Image]Hmmm, still thinking!

It was a great evening.
Tonight we're going to the children's Nativity play, which both kids are supposed to be a part of. It's always so cute to watch them.

We hope you have a very blessed Christmas!