Graduation Day

MERRY PROCESSION: Saturday morning, I rousted CJ and Annabelle from their warm beds and told them it was time to go to graduation. 

CJ donned his "Elf" onesie and Annabelle threw on a Christmas sweater. We all piled into the Fit and piloted it to the Renton Community Center to gather their Elf Academy certificates.

I'm not going to lie, we were pretty blown away by the scene. As we pulled into the lot, we saw a big snow plow and polar bear.

Christmas carols were blaring, and friendly tree greeted us.

There were reindeer and a jolly Elf, Buddy.

There were cute signs with season's greetings.

As we approached the station where the diplomas were waiting, we saw people in dress uniforms. Turned out the city of Renton's police and fire chiefs were on hand for the ceremonies.

Santa even took time out of his busy December schedule to meet and greet new elves. 

In addition to their diplomas, the kids were given candy canes and complimentary hot chocolate.

All in all, a very nice way to start their Saturday, and to have a little ray of sunshine during these dark days.