Twas the Night Before Christmas 2014

Stepping Stones annual Twas the Night Before Christmas.  We sang a few carols, Mrs. Donna read the Night Before Christmas, we enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa, made an ornament craft, and had pictures with Santa.  The girls had a good time.  Siena was excited that she got to see some friends from her year in VPK.  Siena and her friend Lilyana made silly faces for us.

Stepping Stones "The First Thanksgiving" Program

Stepping Stones Preschool had their Thanksgiving program.  Lilli and her friends were the pilgrims (4 year olds) and Presleigh (from church) was an Indian (3 year olds).  This was the first year that Daddy actually got to see the program.  Poppa and Great Grandma were also able to join us.  Siena got to see her friend Liliana.  The songs are "This is the Way the Pilgrims Walk", "Mr. Turkey", "Turkey Gobbler" and "We are Indians".

Trunk or Treat 2014

Trunk or Treat 2014 at Mandarin Church of Christ.  We had a great turn out!  Our trunk was Frozen themed.  Lilli was Elsa, Siena was Anna, Shelli was Olaf, and Stefano was a troll (briefly).  Stefano was in charge of grilling hot dogs again.  There were bounce houses, pony rides, a spooky house, and a maze.  The girls had a blast!

Grandparent Apple Juice Tea

Stepping Stones had a Grandparent Apple Juice Tea.  The kids performed a few songs on stage and then served juice and cookies.  Great Grandma, Poppa, Gramma, & Grampa were able to attend.  Lilli played with her friends Abby & Tani.

Weeki Wachee

Gramma & Grampa took us to Weeki Wachee springs state park.  The girls loved it!  They got to watch 2 mermaid shows and take pictures with several of the mermaids.  There was a mermaids of summer show and Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.  The underwater mermaid pictures are from The Little Mermaid.  As I'm sure you've all figured out, Lilli loved it.  I can picture her applying for this as a summer job in the future.  After taking a picture with the last mermaid, Lilli turned to her and asked how she gets there.  The mermaid said that the prince carries her there.  We went on a river boat cruise and got to see a bald eagle.  There was an animal show and they got to pet an alligator (that picture is on Facebook and Instagram).  After we finished we went to the water park.  It was cold!!!!!  We all had a great time!  The park also had peacocks roaming around.  As much as I don't like them, they do have cute babies!