This week was very special with several Christmas events. First, on Wednesday the 11th, our church's childrens ministry had their annual Christmas program. This year's show was called "It Happened in the Country," and it was the story of two city kids that find themselves stuck "in the sticks" on Christmas. Not so happy about their rural surroundings, they soon learn the true meaning of Christmas from their new country friends. Emmy was part of a quartet that sang a verse during "Story of the Shepherds" and Eli sang "Away in the Manger" with the other preschoolers. Maddox was a part of the production too. Now that Zander is in middle school, he has 'aged-out' of the children's ministry. We missed having the eldest cousin in the performance, but he enjoyed sitting with the adults in the audience. All of the children did so well and sang their hearts out.
Today, Eli's preschool had two special events, first a Christmas breakfast in the morning and then their Christmas program in the afternoon. After Wednesday night's performance, I had high hopes for Eli as he took to the stage a second time....but it was quite the opposite! Aunt Megan, Maddox, Grammy, and Grandpa came to watch, and unfortunately, Eli was in tears the entire time and cried even harder when any of the family members made eye contact with him. I noticed he would try to compose himself, but one glance into the audience, and he would tuck his head and cry again. When I asked him later why he didn't sing, he said that it was because I had not told him Sissy would be there. I had suspected that he may have been jealous that Emmy was sitting in the audience and not on stage with him like on Wednesday. Just for memory's sake, I'll include a few photos. It was a memorable performance, but not in the way I had hoped. I'm sure it will be funny years from now.
Last Saturday, after our Yadkin County Christmas adventure, we ended the evening with a party at the Huffs'. Like last year, the Huffs transformed their garage into an amazing winter wonderland for photos with Santa. I received the photos back this week, and they turned out great. Emmy and Eli got a few minutes to talk to Santa and again tell him what they are wishing for.
Upward basketball is underway, and both kids had their first practices this past Thursday. The practice times coincide, which makes for a convenient schedule for the Kennedys. Boomer is once again coaching Emmy's team, and this year they are the Leopards. Eli's team is the Dragons. We can't wait for games to get started in January. Before the practices, the kids had their annual physicals, and it was confirmed: the Kennedy kids are growing! Eli weighed 40 lbs (43 percentile) and measured 3' 7" (49th percentile). Emmy weighed 60 lbs (64th percentile) and measured 4' 3" (72nd percentile). Eli also had an extra hearing and vision test in preparation for kindergarten enrollment. They were both so brave when it came time for their shots. There may have been a little bit of bribery, in the form of Sour Patch Kids. Once everything was finished, both kiddos were excited to spend their tokens in the prize machines; they got bouncy balls, stretchy animals, and even a mustache. The kids have been enjoying all the festivities during these fun days in December. Santa even made a special visit to my school this week! Parties, dress-up themed days, treats, and movies - it's a magical time of year!
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