We're TubaDad (laid-back taco-eating tuba-player from Texas) and M3 (excitable, artsy chocoholic from California). We adopted our beautiful twin girls from Hubei, China in Oct 2006 and this blog is about our lives with the twinados, Ro and Ree. Cheers!
The excitement was palpable, eight tiny reindeer (times 3) were ready to fly (musically speaking, of course):
First glimpse of mama and daddy in the audience:
Wheeeee, this just calls for a sisterly hug!
Ro's hat was slipping down and she could barely see, so I tried to pantomime that she should push the hat up. She saw me and yelled out in the middle of the program "Mama, what were you doing?!" Yeesh.
Asleep on the hay:
Adorable little reindeer:
Proud grandparents (my mom definitely cried during the show, and we're not sure about BobBob...):
Oooo, bells. The festive factor instantly goes up if you add bells:
Shake it baby, shake it. Ree was in her element, rocking out and doing all the moves (some choreographed, some her own). Ro was a little nervous, but did a great job and was happy to see her family and have a sister's hand to hold every once in a while:
Done performing, and ready to "decorate" (I use that term loosely) some gingerbread men:
Huh, me? No, I wasn't eating anything...
Mom, I've told you before that decorating is very serious business. I'm concentrating here and don't have time for a picture.
The masterpieces:
Oh yeah, this was fun:
Shoot, almost forgot to include the video:
Merry Christmas everyone!
I'm with Wela, your girls program brought tears to my eyes. I'm a Mother of 4 grown children with 6 G'children, Yeah programs like this are special! ~~HUGS~~ Merry Christmas from our home to yours
Just had to comment after following your family all this time. That was the cutest christmas program & it brought tears to my eyes as well! You have the most beautiful family & reading your blog brings a special smile every time! Merry Christmas to you all ....including Wela & BobBob. With love from a Nana to a very special girl from Guangxi.
Hey, they have the same motions as Casey for "We wish you a Merry Christmas!" But at the last minute they didn't do it because the teachers were worried the kids were so close to each other that there would be accidental punching. So Casey was the only one doing it. I guess she practiced that one too hard. Merry Christmas to all of you!
What fun and sweet this program is! And how cute these little reindeer are! I wish to u all a Merry X-mas time. An italian follower of u, next foster mom (Viet Nam). Mammandorla (almond mom) Love.
Ro and Ree were adorable, as always! After watching the video, with my trained teacher eyes, it seems as if Ro is very dependent on her sister. Just a suggestion, it may be best to split the girls next year. Everyone would agree, there are pros and cons of staying/splitting.
i see TubaDad still has a little "wrinkle" from the trip to NYC TD! next time you are invited to the Big Apple tell them "I think i am coming down with Swine Flu!!" HA YeYe
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First glimpse of mama and daddy in the audience:
Wheeeee, this just calls for a sisterly hug!
Ro's hat was slipping down and she could barely see, so I tried to pantomime that she should push the hat up. She saw me and yelled out in the middle of the program "Mama, what were you doing?!" Yeesh.
Asleep on the hay:
Adorable little reindeer:
Proud grandparents (my mom definitely cried during the show, and we're not sure about BobBob...):
Oooo, bells. The festive factor instantly goes up if you add bells:
Shake it baby, shake it. Ree was in her element, rocking out and doing all the moves (some choreographed, some her own). Ro was a little nervous, but did a great job and was happy to see her family and have a sister's hand to hold every once in a while:
Done performing, and ready to "decorate" (I use that term loosely) some gingerbread men:
Huh, me? No, I wasn't eating anything...
Mom, I've told you before that decorating is very serious business. I'm concentrating here and don't have time for a picture.
The masterpieces:
Oh yeah, this was fun:
Shoot, almost forgot to include the video:
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Crying, me, no way. I had severe allergies, lol.
ReplyDeleteCutest program ever, they have the best teachers.
wela
such a cute program! they all did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThe girls did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Wela, your girls program brought tears to my eyes.
I'm a Mother of 4 grown children with 6 G'children, Yeah programs like this are special!
~~HUGS~~
Merry Christmas from our home to yours
Merry Christmas to you all!
ReplyDeleteAdorable - truly adorable! Happy Christmas to you and yours!
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ReplyDeleteMay the coming days be very merry and bright!
ReplyDeleteMerry christmas!
Kind regards from Miami,
Carol and Taylor
And Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun the little concerts are. Your little reindeer were the best, you know!
:)
Just had to comment after following your family all this time. That was the cutest christmas program & it brought tears to my eyes as well! You have the most beautiful family & reading your blog brings a special smile every time!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you all ....including Wela & BobBob. With love from a Nana to a very special girl from Guangxi.
Too sweet for words....even sweeter than those yummy cookies your girlies made!
ReplyDeleteYou MOM cried? Heck M3, I cried and I don't even know you!
ReplyDeleteLove and Merry X-mas,
One of your devoted followers!
So cute! Merry Christmas!
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Hey, they have the same motions as Casey for "We wish you a Merry Christmas!" But at the last minute they didn't do it because the teachers were worried the kids were so close to each other that there would be accidental punching. So Casey was the only one doing it. I guess she practiced that one too hard. Merry Christmas to all of you!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and sweet this program is!
ReplyDeleteAnd how cute these little reindeer are!
I wish to u all a Merry X-mas time.
An italian follower of u, next foster mom (Viet Nam).
Mammandorla (almond mom)
Love.
Where did you get the outfits? Too adorable!
ReplyDeleteRo and Ree were adorable, as always! After watching the video, with my trained teacher eyes, it seems as if Ro is very dependent on her sister. Just a suggestion, it may be best to split the girls next year. Everyone would agree, there are pros and cons of staying/splitting.
ReplyDeletei see TubaDad still has a little "wrinkle" from the trip to NYC TD! next time you are invited to the Big Apple tell them "I think i am coming down with Swine Flu!!" HA YeYe
ReplyDeleteWell I assent to but I dream the post should secure more info then it has.
ReplyDeleteThose are some fabulous cookies they made. Looks like a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteoh my the girls are growing up soooo fast! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteOh MAN! That was the best video!! Thanks for sharing that with us!
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