Feliz Navidad

The infamous Christmas preschool program.

30+ toddlers, 12 songs, 6 costume changes, props, decorations, handmade treasures, gingerbread houses, a visit from Santa, a potluck luncheon, beaming parents, and too many video cameras to count.

Priceless.

Think this kid is happy to see the man or what?

This was waiting for us on the table when we arrived. A custom gingerbread house constructed with the perfect hands of my incredible 4-year old boy, a super cute framed picture, a spray painted gold angel, plus a gift bag of homemade crafty delights. Gail McClure, Easton's preschool teacher, is really nothing short of amazing. She goes all out and then some for her preschool and we love it! Most importantly, Easton loves it and is making some good friends and learning so much.

Ryan and I were among those beaming parents, so touched by the adorable kids on stage singing away and smiling ear to ear. Easton was pretty much a crack up. He stayed up a little too late the night before, so he kept yawning during the program. At one point, his hands seemed to be glued inside his pockets and he just sort of moved his body around and scrapped all the hand motions. Later, he turned around, put his hands on the stage so his booty was facing the crowd, bent over, and started jumping up and down. Sort of "shaking it" for all the crowd to see. So funny.

I asked him what his favorite song was, and he said, "The big candy cane one." That was Deck the Halls. The kids all got to hold these giant canes as props, pound them on the ground, and dance around them. He loved it. Feliz Navidad was also super cute. They all wore sombreros and held shakers. Merry Christmas, Easton! You were terrific!

Easton and Dad after the program 12-17-09