happy holidays. our card.

 

Our holiday cards were quite easy this year being that we just had our wedding in October. We loved our wedding photos and there was no question when I came across these two photos that they were perfect for a holiday card. I love the fact that the kids were all dressed up but Gus is eating grass and Mabel had stolen my flowers. I chose a simple design from Peartree Greetings and I'm very happy with the results.

Polar Express 2012

In the spirit of continuing traditions, last night we headed to Williams, Arizona to board the Polar Express, aka the Grand Canyon Railroad, en route to the North Pole. This year with an extra baby in tow of course.

  

Gus didn't really say much about the experience other than a few moans and cries when it was well past his bedtime. If I had to speak for him I would say he mostly enjoyed the sugar cookie he stole from his sister that I was too preoccupied to take away from him.

Mabel on the other hand enjoyed herself so much this year, she's still talking about it. It's quite an experience really. Santa, kids, cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas carols, dancing chefs, kids, and more kids. She was adorable and I cant wait until next year when both of them will be able to understand and enjoy it. It's such a great kickoff into the Christmas Season for us.

Both babies came away with their very own Polar Express bell from Santa himself (that's the point of the whole thing really, see photo above) and of course we bought Gus his very own Polar Express ornament so that he'll remember it always :) Tis the Season!

 

An Elmo cake with Dorothy too!

 

 

 

  

 

Mabel turned 2 and the celebrating continues. We had a little gathering at our house this afternoon complete with dear friends and of course an "Elmo cake, with Dorothy too!" When we asked Mabel what she wanted to eat at her party her response was "Soup!" I made french Onion which is her favorite. She received a play kitchen from Mama and Daddy and that took care of the entertainment. After singing and cake the kids played in the freshly fallen leaves from our apricot tree.

It was a lovely afternoon.

Breakfast with Santa & not one tear was shed!

Sam and I took the kids to a "Breakfast with Santa" event this morning. To my surprise both kids sat perfectly on Santa's lap. Gus was in complete shock when I handed him off to the big guy in red. Mabel told Santa she wanted, "a piano, OK!?" She also said, "Thank you Santa, see you soon" right before she jumped off his lap and ran to me. They are both so cute.