That's The Way We Do It On The Polar Express!!

 Last weekend we braved the drive to Palestine, TX to board The Polar Express with some of our best little buddies, The Kessners! Yes, we planned for the kiddos to have matching jammies ;) Aren't they precious?!

 Seriously, the cutest Elves and Santas seen anywhere!

This was so funny because, we could not get anyone to be still! Below, climbing the fence, literally!

All aboard!!

 "Mommy, can I have hot chocolate?

 "Mommy, can I have hot chocolate, now?"

First, The conductor came and punched the tickets. Then we were off to The North Pole! During our trip the waitors sang and danced with us!

 "This is what I have been waiting for!" While Caden was excited to reach The North Pole and meet Santa , Charli Kate was satisfied once she received her hot chocolate.

 The 'first gift of Christmas!'

Great time for all! So glad that we all survived and had such an enjoyable time!!

Now, for the drive home... ;)



 We decorated our tree after eating yummy fajitas and reindeer cookies!

 Happy Family :)

Thanks And Giving

We were blessed with a big group this year, ofcourse Mimi, Granddaddy, G'ma and Sandra Ruth joined the fun. Also, Lane and Samantha flew in from Denver! So on Thanksgiving Day we tried to participate in all the traditional hoopla...

watched the parades, cooked in and out of the kitchen all day, watched and discussed football at length, ate a late lunch until we were stuffed, ate pie, and headed out to the Black Friday unknown. November has been a bit of a chaotic month for us. Mommy has had a couple of medical procedures and Charlotte was diagnosed with Mono and a touch of pneumonia. So I was lucky to get through Thanksgiving with only a minor grease debacle on our kitchen rugs.

Unfortunately, I was very ill prepared and didn't take a single picture of the day :(

And yes, we have much to be thankful for. But for this year I am most thankful for our health and the ability to pay for insurance!!

 Getting ready to head out to the Aggie Game... but first let's put up a few Christmas decorations!

 Silly Uncle Lane and Aunt Samantha!

Love these guys and miss you already!!

Santa's Wonderland

 The night before Thanksgiving, we drove to Santa's Wonderland in Col. Sta. for ourseasonal Christmas light tour! Uncle Lane and Aunt Samantha had just flown in from Denver, shown below with the kiddos.

 While, Lane's fiance is very photogenic, Lane refuses to give normal smiles during photo sessions. Ever.

 It is Blitzen!

 I always forget to switch to night-mode on our camera. This one would have been great :(

 We loved visiting with Frosty The Snowman!

Mimi and Granddaddy:)