We got the clay out on Sunday afternoon when cousins Will and Burke (above) were here. The kids made a batch of fun animals. Yesterday, W. worked on some more clay creations as Christmas gifts. This little clay penguin is for her Sunday School teacher.

Tomorrow night is the SS Christmas program. Our church has a very traditional program with each class giving their "parts," playing musical specials, and staging a nativity while reading the Christmas story. Our tree at home is beginning to fill up with presents. The zebra blanket under it is from Husband's birthday this week. Earlier this fall, he was knocked over by our neighbor's zebra while checking the bins. (Yes, you read that right!) He had sore ribs and shoulder for a few weeks, and a great story to tell. We could not resist getting him a zebra patterned blanket for his birthday.