I still need to blog about Brynnie at 2 years old, but for now I am posting all my pics of our Christmas adventures the past 2 weeks. We had a park playdate where we made (and ate) gingerbread houses with friends...
We went with Dallie and Mallie to the Polar Express. Well technically, we ate at Cracker Barrel before our long ride the the North Pole :)
Our train! And yes, kids wear their Christmas jammies on this ride :)
We met Santa and this was our best experience for both so far...
Then we explored the expo area and took some more pictures...
There was a show before the train with carolers that the kids enjoyed...
The kids loved walking through the fake snow and forest on our way to he train. Once on board we sang songs and looked out the window for Santa sightings...
Santa did appear and brought the kids a silver bell...
Bryn enjoyed dancing in the aisles...
We got some hot cocoa after the train...
Overall a very fun night!
The kids are doing the advent calendar from Nick's childhood...
And from my childhood traditions we celebrate St. Nick's feast day! Although this year our elves, Wassel and Holly, helped deliver the stockings as well.
Finding our stockings filled with a Christmas DVD, super hero pouches, a purse and a submarine...
We went to our friend Jackson's house to watch a Christmas movie...
and play outside since it's still 70+ degrees in December!
Today we went over to Mia and Cate's house for a morning playdate. What we didn't tell the kids was that there was a special guest coming...
Yes, we had a personal visit with Santa!!
He read and told us some Christmas stories...
Then each kid got to visit with Santa. Bryn was one of the first kids to run up to him! She told him she wants a baby doll for Christmas and that she was a good girl...
Liam was a little more hesitant, but eventually made his way over to tell Santa what was on his Christmas list...
He told him he wanted cars, tracks, and trains. When he walked away, I asked him if he told Santa everything he wanted and he jumped up going "Oh I forgot something!" In true Christmas Story fashion he ran over and blurted out "And I want Hungry Hungry Hippos!" Santa agreed that was a fun game and Liam was happy he remembered to tell him :)
It was a great morning and I'm so glad the kids are at an age where they finally enjoy Santa!
In addition to watching Christmas movies we've pulled out all our books, including one of our favorite Christmas stories...
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