Holiday Cheer

We've been busy this last month doing all things Christmas related! Wanted to share some pictures from our winter events...

Zoolights

Usually the week of Thanksgiving every year we attend this event-kids love it and we can take advantage of member only nights. We went the first night open for members, and it seemed as if we had rented the place out! It was SO nice to have it to ourselves. It wouldn't be Zoolights without Pap-Pap buying the kids some fun light toys ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gingerbread House

I love the holiday craft classes offered through our recreation centers in our city. In this one Nate made a house out of graham crackers. It was nice to have the mess in someone else's room :) He was so excited and had a lot of fun. Meanwhile, little brother colored.

 

 

 

 

 

Santa Visit

I love that our mall has a new holiday event it looks like they might offer each year- we did this last year- it's called Breakfast with Santa. We meet Santa, Wildflower Bread Company provides a free breakfast for everyone, we listen to Mrs Claus read a story, and the kids get to do crafts/decorate cookies. All for FREE! So, my mom came along with us this year. We all  enjoyed it! (well, except for Aaron...)

 

First we created a letter to Santa

Nate requested a scooter, a boat and a toy with an elevator in it

 

 

Patiently waiting in line with their sparkly necklaces

Discussing Nate's letter. This is the FIRST year that Nate has spoken to Santa,sat on his lap and voluntarily taken pictures.

 

Poor Aaron

 

 

 

 

I love me some pancakes and fruit!

 

Yummy-M&M's, "sprinklers" (as Nate calls them) and jelly beans

 

Holiday Drive In Movie Night

I used a huge Amazon box (thanks to Aaron's diapers) to make a "drive in car" for Nate to watch The Polar Express. He loved the drive -in idea : he was comfy inside with his pillows and blanket and had popcorn to snack.

 

 

 

I especially dig the license plate ;)

 

Other Misc Holiday...

 

Nate was in a Christmas pageant at church. Kids his age were just part of the choir. He stood up with everyone to sing and maybe sang a few words...

 

We also went to another event through the city called The Polar Express (we've gone to this the last two years). Another meet and greet with Santa after he reads the story, treats and crafts. Nate was pretty tired so we actually didn't stay for long. At least this time Aaron didn't scream :)

 

And now Christmas Eve is tomorrow. As you can see, we've been busy bees! I've also spent the last week and a half baking and still have a little bit more wrapping to do. Whew!