December has been a jolly month!  We did all the classics: decorating, advent calendars, Hanukkah, ice skating, caroling, cookies, class parties, Santa Claus, secret presents, visiting family, and other general merriment.  The only thing missing was snow to go sledding or make a snowman.  Oh well 🙂 My parents came to celebrate the big day itself and it was so fun to have them here!  Here’s a smattering of photos to mark the month.