'Tis the Season

We had a great opportunity to share some Christmas joy with some very special people. I took Kennedy and Paxton to a local nursing home with a playgroup today. We walked up and down the hallways and into rooms singing caroles and passing out Christmas cards. Kennedy did such a great job. I was so proud of her. I tried to prepare her the best I could before we went, but she did wonderful on her own. She was very kind to the residence and even hugged a few.

After the nursing home we headed up to the mall to see Santa. Kennedy has always been scared of Santa, and she was very excited about this visit. So, I was hoping this would be a picture without tears. Not the case. She was terrified and I finally coaxed her into semi-smiling with a lollipop. Paxton did great; we had to jingle some bells to even get him to look at the camera. He was fascinated by Santa.

Kennedy and Kate leading the group down the hallway.

Passing out Christmas cards to the residence.

Paxton cruising the halls.

Kennedy is somewhere in this group.

Paxton looks a little nervous.

Santa 2008 (They both look a little less than enthused.)