Christmas Play day

Today the girl's preschool presented their Christmas plays.  Isa's class presented a living nativity scene complete with shepherds, the Virgin Mary, a shooting star, the three kings, and of course baby Jesus.  Unfortunately, Joseph was home sick with a fever, but as they say in show business, "the show must go on."  Isa was assigned the role of Santa Claus (she definitely resembles Santa in the midsection area) and was excited to go to school in her costume.  Camila's class presented an angel-themed show, and she was equally excited to see the pretty angel wings and halo mommy had bought for her.  Their excitement turned into nervousness once they saw the crowd of adults gathered at the school, but I am proud of them for not crying at all during their performances.  There were certainly a few hysterical ones in each group.  They sang Christmas songs in spanish and english and played tambourines.  All in all, it turned out to be a very cute function.

Dave and I sampled a variety of Christmas sweets that had been layed out in the classroom.  Surprisingly, the beverages offered were a sherry wine and an Anise liqueur.  Of course we sampled those as well (didn't want to be rude).

 Isa's play

In front of the class tree with my lovely angel

 My cute little Santa

 At the end of each performance,  the brave kids gave up their pacifiers for good at the "Tree of Pacifiers"

 Rumor has it that on Christmas Eve, Santa collects all the pacifiers and redistributes them to newborn babies

 Family photo

 Camila and her teacher Sara, who is unbelievably sweet

 At the end, the kids got to mail their gift requests to the three kings, no letters to Santa here

 Camila's play

The walk home

~ Ali