Christmassy stuff

This week the kids had their “bake walk” at school. The tickets were $1 each and they could do the walk for some baking brought in by many of the parents in the school. All proceeds went to the South Okanagan Women in Need Society. So we sent Madison and Kai to school with a twoonie each to buy tickets, and I baked some cupcakes to donate.

I wanted to try the reindeer cupcakes with the Santa in a sleigh idea I saw in a baking book from the library. They turned out pretty well, even if it was my first time working with fondant icing!

Madison and Kai both won something and they each chose sugar cookies (one of the only items left by that time). They were so excited when their number was called! Kai was beside himself as he raced to the library where the goodies were on display.

Next we had the Santa Claus parade in downtown Penticton today. We bundled up with lots of layers and warm woolies and joined the throngs. Everyone was sipping Tim Horton’s and stamping to keep warm in the cool afternoon. The parade had lots of local organizations and businesses marching or floating down Main Street. Kent and I were cold and done before it was over, but the kids begged to stay on and see the last float with Santa and Mrs. Claus waving merrily from the top. The Christmas Season has officially begun!