Christmas Ornaments

Last night, the kids sat down to make Christmas Ornaments out of pipe cleaners and plastic beads. I wasn't sure if the girls could do it or not - the holes in the beads weren't big. But, I thought they could give it a try.

Well, Josh and Emma basically made ornaments for 2 hours (w/ a small supper break - not wanted by either one of them). Emma made 9 ornaments - by herself! Josh made about 7 or 8 (some of his were a little more complicated). Callie made 2. :) She wasn't quite into it as much as the others. She enjoyed making her 2 and then she was done.

We're going to put these w/ the teachers gifts and give them to family members from the kids.

I was really impressed that Emma was able to string the beads on the pipe cleaners so quickly. I really shouldn't be surprised, though. Her fine motor skills have always been incredible.

We're going to sit down and make some more tomorrow night. Maybe Callie can get 1-2 more ornaments made.