. >>> a little later on, a story we all grew up with, and champion gymnast kathy rigby is bringing peter pan to life. >> i got a chance to see everything on stage and above it as well with a rare lesson in flying. so much fun to spend time with such a wonderful actress. we'll have that story. she took that role before she had kids obviously, because of the harness. >> can i just say, i have seen more of that tape, and it's not all as graceful as what we saw. they were very kind to you. they didn't show you hitting the wall. >> literal ooechl. >>> a lot to get to. history in the middle east as the last american convoy crossed the border out of iraq late saturday night. chief foreign correspondent richard engel joins us from camp virginia in kuwait. >> reporter: good morning, lester. the last convoy, parked safely here in kuwait. this is where the war began nearly nine years ago and this is where it is ending. it was a dignified end to a problematic war. the long convoy of mraps rolled into kuwait in an organized line. and all of the armor wasn't necessary. the troops left iraq without fir

. >>> a little later on, a story we all grew up with, and champion gymnast kathy rigby is bringing peter pan to life. >> i got a chance to see everything on stage and above it as well with a rare lesson in flying. so much fun to spend time with such a wonderful actress. we'll have that story. she took that role before she had kids obviously, because of the harness. >> can i just say, i have seen more of that tape, and it's not all as graceful as what we saw. they were very kind to you. they didn't show you hitting the wall. >> literal ooechl. >>> a lot to get to. history in the middle east as the last american convoy crossed the border out of iraq late saturday night. chief foreign correspondent richard engel joins us from camp virginia in kuwait. >> reporter: good morning, lester. the last convoy, parked safely here in kuwait. this is where the war began nearly nine years ago and this is where it is ending. it was a dignified end to a problematic war. the long convoy of mraps rolled into kuwait in an organized line. and all of the armor wasn't necessary. the troops left iraq without fir

we'll catch up with kathy rigby.the rock center rink from former olympian nicole bobeck. first these messages. ♪ silent night holy night all is calm all is bright ♪ ♪ round yon virgin mother and child holy infant so tender and mild ♪ ♪ sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace ♪ ♪ sleep in heavenly peace sleep in heavenly peace ♪ ♪ sleep in heavenly sleep in heavenly sleep in heavenly peace ♪ >> that is the mount olive baptist church singing their rendition of "silent night" a beautiful song and it doesn't get you in the spirit of the holidays i'm not quite sure what will. we're back here on this sunday morning, december 25th, 2011. that means it's christmas. merry christmas. >> check the calendar. >> i was just doing some simple math. inside studio 1-a i'm here with lester holt and amy robach joining us on this christmas morning. >> don't put in for overtime. >> kids you can't open one present until i get home. >> come on. you can't wait until this late in the morning to open gifts? >> i don't have any growing

we'll catch up with kathy rigby. on the rock center rink from former olympian nicole bobeck. first these messages. >> live, local, and late- breaking, this is wbal tv 11 news today. >> good morning and merry christmas. san ahead no problem making it to all the polls last night. he had mostly dry weather -- santa had no problem making it tahlequthe homes last night. a sunny site. light winds of the southwest earlier on. it becomes a breezy you later on today. the high temperatures warming up after starting up in the 20's, we warm up to the low 50's this afternoon. that is a couple of degrees above where we were yesterday. we have seen some extreme christmases out there. the coldest christmas we have ever seen was 1983. it was a better start. the warmest one was 1964 with a high of 74. we are in the middle of that and back to where we should be for the christmas season. i want to talk about snow. it has been some time since we have seen heavy snow on christmas day. the snowiest christmas was 1909, 3. 9.3 inches. 6.1 in

also, kathy rigby, famous gymnast. you guys got to the hang out. >> literally. on stage and spending time with cathy rigby. we saw how she puts her makeup on, gets ready for a show and she put me in the harness and we had some fun. after 96 times, i got it down pat. >> with the makeup we can't see the bruises from when you hit the wall. >> the makeup on the side of my body. >> we want to say hello to tim kelpin with a great donation from mattel. you guys have donated a lot in the past. what are you bringing this year? >> we are donating $250,000 worth of barbie dolls and uno games for the kids this year and barbie designable hair extensions. you can design the extensions online with artwork like that, like the "today" show and the doll can wear it and you can wear it, as well. >> you guys are so eager to be a part of this. why is it so important? >> we want to reach out to the community and underserved children all around the country and helping them have a wonderful christmas and giving them opportunities to play. >> we appreciate you being here. hope you have a

we'll catch up with kathy rigby.the rock center rink from former olyianolic ne bobeck. first these messages. [ female announcer ] help i need a holiday party idea. mmm... pillsbury crescent wrapped brie just unroll, wrap the brie and bake. it's so easy. now this might even impress aunt martha. pillsbury crescent wrapped brie. holiday ideas made easy. in 15 minutes, [ female announcer ] you call that bread? you can serve some warmth with your bread. and some flavor with your bread. and some layers with your bread. if you're serving bread honey, then serve it. grands! dinner ideas made easy. >>> good morning and merry christmas. you're looking live at the golden date bridge on this sunday morning. i'm scott budman. let's check your forecast with rob mayeda. >> cool sunshine with a spare the air alert or the smoke particles in our air. as we head through the day, better air quality and a better chance of showers. but no showers for christmas day. high clouds spilling in at times, temperatures may not be quite as warm as

. >>> after playing peter pan on stage for over 20 years, kathy rigby shares what it's like to be almoste boy who grew up. that is a split -- won't grow up. all that and more. >> she never grows up. she looks fantastic. >> she is peter pan. i saw the show the other day, i cannot believe what she does. >> she's young, she is the perfect person to play the character. >> she's got an amazing voice to go along. >> a lot of fun. >> she makes her own costumes. >> that, too. >>> a check of the weather? >> let's show you what's happening for your weekend. for tomorrow we expect to see plenty of sunshine along the east coast, a few morning showers mid-atlantic coast, a few clouds move into the pacific northwest, showers in extreme southwest which will continue on sunday on into southern texas, we're looking at a few showers along the southeastern coast of florida, fridge ed and cold in >> and of course you know, sunday the most important night of the week, because it's sunday night, football night in america. that's right, and we got a good one for you, the baltimore ravens go flying to see the s

. >>> after playing peter pan on stage for over 20 years, kathy rigby shares what it's like to be almostthat, too. >>> a check of the >>> into stern texas. we are looking for a few showers in arizona, and that's what's going on around the country, and here's what's going on in your neck of the woods.. >> what a cold change overnight. it was around 60 or so around midnight. it has dropped 15 or so degrees since then. and it will hold steady throughout the rest of the day, with a blustery northwest wind that will be gusting 30 to 35 miles per hour. might get a few wet snowflakes this evening and then saturday and sunday and into monday, partly cloudy >> and of course you know, sunday the most important night of the week, because it's sunday night, football night in america. that's right, and we got a good one for you, the baltimore ravens go flying to see the san diego chargers, fly little bird, fly! partly cloudy, cool, temperatures mid to upper 50s, sunday night, football night in america. i think i hurt something. >> our ears, ow. thanks, al. >>> coming up next, head to toe tips to help