On Saturday, Nathan's Pre-school presented their annual Christmas program. Liesel volunteered to assist with the food for the other "grades", so she got there at 11am. Nathan's "grade" (aka Extended Pre-K) was performing at 1:15pm, and I made sure I got him and Josh there with plenty of time to spare. Soon it was time for the show, and it was so cute. Nathan was adorable, singing and acting to the songs! See the video's below to prove that I am not overly biased :P Everybody had a great time, and Nathan thoroughly enjoyed putting on the show for us. After a couple of cookies afterwards, it was back home, to put Josh down for a power nap.
And a power nap it was, since 60 minutes later we were on our way to drop Josh off at our friend's place, as Liesel, Nathan and I had tickets to the Lake Metro Park's Country Lights festival! We had previously visited the lake Metro Park (about an hour east of us) in the Spring, and saw many farm animals (pigs, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas), horses, and even a dog show! But this time the farm had decorated for Christmas! Upon our arrival, we boarded a horse-drawn wagon, and we were taken on a trip around their fields. The fields were lit up with thousands and thousands of Christmas lights. Most displays had a nursery rhyme theme, some of which were even animated! We saw, jack and the Bean Stalk, Little Boy Blue, Hey Diddle Diddle, Little Bo Peep, and Humpty Dumpty. Our favorite, was definitely the animated lights of the three little pigs, with their houses being huffed at by the big bad wolf!
After the wagon ride, we stood in line to enter Santa's Toy Workshop. Here each child can choose their own wooden toy from a huge variety of different models. There were planes, trains, automobiles, fire trucks, tractors and boats (to name a few) for boys, and just as many options that appeal to the girls. They are given a bag with all the parts for their selected toy, which they are to hand over to the "elf". So Nathan chose the airplane and soon an "elf" called him over to his workbench. Nathan sat beside him and was handed some protective goggles. Then the assembly of the airplane began. Nathan got to hold the trigger of the drill while the elf carefully made the necessary holes. The ever-so-trusting elf then handed Nathan a hammer, and got him to hit the nails into the airplane to secure the wings, wheels and propeller to the body of the plane. Nathan absolutely loved this!! Once he had assembled we could move to the next table where Nathan could paint his newly assembled toy! He painted the plane blue and red, and added some glitter for the finishing touches! He was so proud of his plane, and we were proud of him. We left the toy behind to dry, and made our way to see Santa Claus! After sharing his desires with Santa, we made our way to an indoor arena where a "Cowboy Christmas" was being enacted, along with their horses. Afterward we headed back to collect Nathan's airplane, and climbed into the car to find a restaurant - and then head back west to fetch Josh and then finally home!
On Sunday, we all headed to the 9am Church service. Liesel was on Nursery duty all day, which was unfortunate, as she missed the annual Cantata! The Cantata was absolutely spectacular, with full orchestra, forty voice choir, and hand bells! There is something special when singing your favorite carols accompanied by a brass section, strings, wind and percussion, not to mention the harmonies of the choir! This was a slice of what heaven will be like, I am sure!
(Photo taken by Dave Ercegovic)
On Sunday evening, Liesel had prepared a delicious roast of beef for us, along with her addictive Yorkshire puddings! Another taste of heaven :) After the boys had bathed, and Josh put to bed, Liesel myself and Nathan snuggled up together under a blanket and enjoyed the DVD, Up!
Oh yes! It's good being back with family!
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