Christmas Magic

The spirit of the season with 3 and 5-year-old babes is in full swing!  They are having so much fun talking about their elf, santa and his reindeer and singing songs in the car.  Bennett requested an increase in  home decor (claimed we didn't decorate much for halloween) and we obliged.  

 

We found a warm evening to head downtown and mail their letters to Santa.  We enjoyed how lively monument circle was on this evening.  I think Bennett asked us twelve hundred questions about the Sailors and Soldier Monument...whew.

 



 

Next up...a trip to Brown County for the annual Christmas Party and santa sighting with the Yeo, VanTassel clan. 

Elly Rose and Viv cheesing for the camera... 



 

While the girls and mamas stayed indoors by the fire, the big boys and dads went on a snowy hike through the woods and over a creek (crawling on a log!) in 8+ inches of snow...what fun!

 



 

Warming up by the fire and enjoying lunch before Santa's arrival!  Bennett's pants needed a trip through the dryer...he proudly sported his superman undies for a better part of the party.

 



 

This santa is one special guy - he has held our babies nearly every year - reading to them and carefully listening to their wish lists.  Click here to see past years...love this little tradition.

 



 

'Twas the Night Before Christmas he reads with such magic.  He knows the name of each little boy and girl - making them feel so special!

 



 

Bennett practiced very carefully the three things he is asking Santa to bring him on Christmas:  fast shoes that tie, ninja turtle legos and raphael's turtle gear.

 



 

Elly Rose didn't shy away from telling santa her wish list either:  butterfly wings and lady bugs.

 



 

We continue to drink up their goodness and little personalities.  Next up is the Nutcracker, MHCC Xmas party and a little ballet recital for Elly Rose (we were told by her teacher that in her last class she pretended to be a tiger...on all fours...for the entire class - doing her batma kicks and posses while remiaining in tiger position - we are hopeful she stands up for her recital.)