The Cross Family: December 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Landon's Christmas program was last week and it was an absolute delight. The 2's and 3's are always placed in the front rows. Meltdowns are more likely with the little tikes, so the closer to moms and dads, the better. A few lucky 4's and 5's get acting roles....if you can call it that. I was never told that Landon would have any special role, so I assumed he would remain part of the choir. All the kids are dressed up. Mary and Joseph were searching for a place to rest for the night and were making their way to the Manger. Suddenly, I see Landon emerging from the top row and I thought, "Oh crap! What is he doing?" He had the role of a shepherd and was coming down to acquire his sheep and staff (hook, insists Landon). Oh thank goodness! He was a wonderful little shepherd and all the kids really did a nice job.
After the program, they had a birthday party for Jesus in their classrooms. There was a birthday cake, the singing of the celebratory song, and they made beaded necklaces.
We've thoroughly enjoyed his days at Wesley Christian Preschool. He's learned so much and blossomed into a great kid. He sill can't believe he attends Kindergarten next year!

Fabulous at FIVE

Our Landon Cole turned 5 on December 10th. FIVE!!! His birthday party was held at Main Event, with several friends in attendance. The kids bowled, ate pizza, and played games. Landon loved his party. I asked him what his favorite part was and he said "when they turned off the lights and I blew out my candle." He opted for Brownie Pops instead of a traditional birthday cake. They were easy to make, festive and creative, and a huge hit!
I have one gripe about myself and my husband. Yes, I'm throwing him under this bus with me! We were so concerned with getting pictures of his friends that we got more shots of them than our own son. That disappoints me, but I know we'll do a better job next time.

Bo and I with our FIVE year old son!