The other night, Natalie saw a TV commercial which profiled children who are less fortunate than she is. She retreated to her room, returning a few times to confirm how to spell a few words (we didn’t know what she was working on). When she finally emerged 10 minutes later, she had the below envelope filled with change from her piggy bank. A good reminder of true Christmas Spirit…

Natalie participating in her kindergarten Christmas Concert. Sorry for the poor video quality (taken via digital camera). Part I: Natalie reciting her Christmas poem: Part II: Natalie and her kindergarten class singing “Reindeer Love to Boogie”: Part III: Natalie seeing us in the crowd and waving while her friend (Erica) tries to discourage her (as per teacher’s instructions not to wave). Always a rebel: