Holiday Cheer

I once again have fallen behind on updating my blog… so I mostly going to update with pictures.  Especially since my Christmas present from Mike was a new SLR camera, I’ve been like the paparazzi since he gave it to me.  We’ve had a fun few weeks full of Christmas activities including Mike’s work holiday party, Noah’s class party, Santa pictures, a ride on the North Pole Express and a visit from Ray and Nancy.

Taking pictures with Santa the second time around was a COMPLETELY different experience; Amelia was a little Angel and posed perfectly!  I asked Amelia what she wanted from Santa and she said, “Pink Presents!”  I said, “What kind of pink presents?”, and she emphatically replied, “PINK, PINK, PINK!” 

Ray, Mike's dad was a huge help around the house.  He built Noah an awesome workbench in the garage for Christmas, Noah has been out there constantly!  The kids loved having their grandparents here; I feel lucky to have such amazing in-laws, they are wonderful with the kids and were both so helpful all week!

Amelia opening a crib for her baby doll from Grandma and Grandpa.

She absolutely LOVES playing guitar with her Daddy!

I bought tickets for the six of us to ride the Polar Express in Grapevine, the city next to ours.  It's a 100 year old train that they transform for Christmas time for families to take a trip to the "North Pole" and see Santa.  It was such a neat experience, and I definitely think it will become a family tradition for us.