today i was lucky enough to spend the day with hampton in her preschool classroom, where we celebrated winter! a select group of moms were able to stay for the day, and participate in the activities of the day. we had a snowman party, complete with lots of healthy snacks! hampton had a blast...but especially enjoyed the dance at the end of the day! 
it is with great sadness that i dedicate today's blog to my dear uncle, ted morris. he passed away on tuesday, december 30, 2008, after suffering a massive heart attack on stage the night prior to his new show opening. he was seventy years old, a mere two days shy of his seventy-first birthday. ted founded the crown uptown professional dinner theatre in wichita, kansas, which he purchased in 1977. he produced hundreds of musicals, shows, and comedies since the theatre's opening. he was an extremely talented, kind, and gentle man who will be missed terribly. to quote from "pippin," "don't ask where i am going, just listen when i am gone, and far away you'll hear me singing in the dawn." may God bless you ted, and your precious family...for your legacy will never die.
hampton had fun visiting santa following her christmas program at school on wednesday! she told him everything on her list, including "the baby that swims!" she said as we left him..."mom, does santa have a twinkle in his eye? what is that? my song says he does!"
hampton performed at her first preschool christmas program this morning. what a treat! she knew every word and every action...and was full of her usual animation! she sang about rocking the baby jesus, how she can make a funny face, and how santa's beard is long and white. absolutely darling! she is still singing all of the songs...and wishes YOU a merry christmas too!
