A New Tradition

Macy had a friend in the local Nutcracker so I took the girls to see her perform! I was a little worried they wouldn't be able to sit through the entire performane but I was COMPLETELY wrong! Karlee did not MOVE, let alone breathe, while she watched and Macy literally cried when we left because she didn't want it to be over! They were mesmerized! I hope to make this a tradition with my girls every year!

The Polar Express

We caught the Polar Express train in Hood River today. It was so much fun! I don't know who was more excited...me or the kids. The weather was HORRIBLE getting there! Sheets and sheets of rain poured down but turned to snow once we reached the higher elevation. It made for an even more exciting train ride. It was just like the Polar Express movie! They played all the great music from the soundtrack, served hot chocolate and cookies and took us all the way to the North Pole to see Santa's warehouse. Macy DID NOT believe we were at the North Pole because the ride wasn't long enough. We tried to convince her otherwise.

The kids holding their tickets. All of the children were encouraged to wear their pajamas...which we did!

Waiting for the train ride to begin

Karlee sipping on hot chocolate!

Macy loving every second

Nicholas glued to the window

The conductor came through and punched our tickets. The kids loved that!

While we were at the North Pole, we picked up Santa who came through each car and hugged and greeted all of the children. This Santa was AWESOME and so sweet! Check out his beard...it's real!

Macy getting hugs

Look how excited I am to see Santa!

Nicholas....not so much!

Santa gave out silver bells to all the kids to help them remember to always BELIEVE.

Turkey Day

We ate ourselves sick this Thanksgiving day! We had GREAT food and a whole lot of it! We decided not to travel this Thanksgiving holiday but spend it at home with some of our dearest friends. Thanks Mary and Kory and the whole family for having us over and letting us spend the day with you. We count you among our greatest blessings.

All the beautiful people

One cute kid

Gorgeous sisters

Mary & Girls

One cute couple

Beautiful Molly

Cute Oliver