Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Reception at the US Ambassador's Residence


Elisabeth's Daisy Girl Scout Troop at ISB organized the craft on Monday for Toys for Tots. The reception was held at the residence of the US Ambassador to Brussels on Monday evening. Ambassador Gutman hosted the event with guest appearances from Santa Claus.

Rich met us at the residence. Unfortunately, I was late arriving with the girls. One of the tunnels we were to take closed. Finally, we arrived with thanks to the GPS. Couldn't have made it without it!

Elisabeth and her friends sang Christmas carols in front of the fire place to welcome Santa. Elisabeth hopped right upon Santa's lap and was very forthcoming with what she wanted for Christmas (littlest pet shop computer game!). Kate was more cautious. She sat and waited her turn to sit with Santa, but when the time came she ran away. She did go back to collect her candy cane from Santa but stayed away an arm's length.