2012 SFDS Christmas Concert

The SFDS Christmas Concert was a collaboration of all the students in SFDS, each level has their own time to shine. The Grade 7 students were the ones who portrayed the main cast while each grade do a number that broke the story into segments with a song.

* The stage

* The Main Cast- Grade 7s

Of course, each mother/ father in the audience was waiting for their little one to go on the stage. I was not the exception and was more than excited when I saw the kindergarten was next with their song "Lullaby of Love". 

* My Kimikins... 

* Lullaby of Love Video

via Sony Bloggie

The Finale was the part wherein every student came together once again for the last time to sing a summary of all the song sang throughout the program.

* SFDS Students

* Christmas Concert Finale

via Sony Bloggie

Kimi was really great in all the performance (Matinee and Evening). Snow or shine we were the to support her and I was there on both shows with all the jackets and warm accessories I could wear and a shovel at the back of our car in case we got stuck in the snow. Great Job, Kindergartens and I am proud of you, Kimi.

* Donkey wishing to be a sheep...

I haven't seen a donkey cuter than you.

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SFDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

December 19, 2012

Burnaby, B.C.

Christmas at the Peak 2012

I was especially excited with hubby's Christmas Party. Last year, it was at a hotel but this year, the organizer decided to do it at Grouse Mountain. I love the fact that we can all go with hubby and we don't need to pay the ride up and a buffet lunch at a minimal price. Of course, hubby was totally free as he was an employee there. 

Even though the weather was a bit more windy than what I would have liked, we decided to go through with the party and was really happy we went :)

* Kenzo especially still...

I think he knows that he needs all the energy when he goes up...

* Sharing a loving moment down the mountain

* Eager :)

There was a lot of activities to keep the kids entertained.

* Gift Shop with the Antler Decorating area with Free Reindeer Tattoos

The Gingerbread Village featuring different work of arts...

* Yummy Creations- Vote for your favorite

* Santa's Workshop

* Whisper your wishes to Santa

* Brrrr Freezing!

...and the best of them was

* Real Reindeer up close #:-(I)

Great Idea on the location. I sure hope that next year's venue will be a notch higher than Grouse ;)

* Merry Christmas... Bold Red on Pure White

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PEAK OF CHRISTMAS 2012

Grouse Mountain

North Vancouver, B.C.

Home for Christmas

With all the celebrations and gifts coming our way, it is quite easy to lose sight of the reason for the season.

I decided to spend a night as a family, watching a play from our church to remind us of the real reason of Christmas.

This is a nice tradition that I am planning of doing again next year and hopefully for years to come...

* Starlite Theatre presents...

* Home for Christmas Brochure

The stage was outstanding...

...you can actually feel the love poured out into this whole play

* Voices sang together to share the message of the good news.

* Perfect gift for Christmas

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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

December 14, 2012

Willingdon Church

Burnaby, B.C. 

Choo Choo... Make way for a Thomas Birthday

Kimi was a bit hesitant with our theme for their joint birthday for this year. She kept on saying that the girls wouldn't enjoy the party because it was too boyish, according to her.

Hubby and I decided that this year was the perfect time to do a Thomas Train Party for the reason that Kenzo is old enough to enjoy his party and is really crazy about anything with wheels and can spend long time playing with trains and cars...

Picture Overload so got them in collage just to keep them in order.

* The Bold Color Palette for a Train-iffic party

* Thomas the Train goodies and labels was used throughout the party

Hubby was the one who took charge with the food for the event. He got the food from 4 different suppliers and I can say that everything was really yummy :) Good Job Hubby...

* Party Favorites :)

We wanted to make sure the kids, both girls and boys, enjoyed the party. To keep Kimi happy (despite the theme) in her own party, we got a bouncy castle, some craft table activities, balloon twister and a Thomas ride for their enjoyment. A lot of sweets like Macarons, Cake pops, Chocolate Thin Crisps, and of course, their cakes. We got popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy food carts as well.

* Sweet Table

I always enjoy the process that went into the preparation of their party. A lot of the details was done little by little through craft time with Kimi.

* These boxes were made by Kimi and mommy a week before the party

* Bouncy Castles and Cotton Candy Cart

* Kimi and Kenzo's Cupcakes by Gyneth Young

 and Nico's Yummy Macarons

* Rainbow Jellos joint effort by Kimi and Mel :)

* Rent a Train for the kids to have a ride all you can entertainment

* Snapshots of the kiddos enjoying the little treats

...and the friends that are more like families. Thank you :)

* Vancouverites Unite

* Traditional Group Picture

I can't thank everyone enough who helped out in the party.

The setup (* Eron, Co Siblings and significant others), the clean up (Ching Family and my in laws, Eron), the suppliers (*Nico, Gyneth, Kimberly) and the photographers (*Charlie and Steve) who captured it all.

Thank you

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Happy 5th Birthday Kimi 

and 

Happy 3rd Birthday Kenzo

We love you both so much 

-Papa and Mama

Building the roots of friendship

Kimi is building her own friendship with the kids from her play date sessions from when she was younger.

On her birthday, the little ladies in her life made something special just for her

* Kalen did a drawing and 

Papa Warren tried his hands at making crafty wrapping for Kimi`s gift

* Sam made a birthday video

* Kimi watching Sam`s video for the first time.

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Thanks :) 

You made Kimi`s birthday 

much more special :)