Thanks to a snow day...I'm finally updating my blog! Considering my last post covered pumpkin carving and Halloween, we've been busy so once again, I'll just share the highlights (mostly photos too).
We headed off to Kraynak's to see the Christmas display toward the end of November. Last year we missed out because we went too close to Christmas and the line was wrapped around the outside of the building. We learned our lesson and went in November and right when they opened too. Colten loved the displays. He spotted Frosty first thing (and actually pulled him out of the display - luckily it wasn't too busy so no one saw : > ) I wish we had taken the video camera because he couldn't stop pointing and oooing at every display. The photos don't do justice to how much he enjoyed it.
The next weekend, we headed to the mall for our holiday photos, and we decided to visit Santa too since once again it wasn't busy. (Can you tell I'm not one for crowds - unless it's Black Friday of course!) Colten loves all of the Santas around the house but I wondered how he would do with the real Santa. Luckily, he was so excited to sit on his lap :> The Cruz's met us at the mall that day too so Kayleigh visited Santa too and then...Colten and Kayleigh had their first kiss! Too cute!
Even though we had been preparing for Christmas already, we had yet to celebrate Thanksgiving. As usual, my mom did an amazing job in the kitchen. Everything was so delicious! And Colten had a blast playing with Uncle Mike and having a very serious discussion about pies with Aunt Tunny : >
Since Thanksgiving was officially over, we started decorating. Here's Colten helping Daddy with the tree and putting the angel on the manger. (Thanks again Aunt Joyce and Uncle Frank!) I wasn't going to put my nativity scene up this year because I was afraid that the figures might break if Colten accidentally dropped them on the hard wood floors. Luckily the Melniks came to our rescue and found a LittlePeople nativity set for us : > I love it just as much if not more than Colten! I have to say that Colten is so great with the decorations though. He loves to look at the ornaments on the tree, but he knows that he can only take two off - a dog that looks like Lady and a "popcorn" ball.
The following weekend, we had lunch with Santa after church. I can't say how much Tom and I love these family moments. Colten has brightened our world more than I can ever express.
And this past weekend, I had a Christmas lunch for some of Tom's side of the family. It was so great to spend time with everyone; usually our busy lives and different schedules prevent us from all being together. Colten had so much fun playing with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa. He loved vacuuming with Great Grandma the most ;> And of course, Colten was so excited for his Toy Story cars and figure (thanks Aunt Amanda and Uncle Marc!) and for his John Deer play set (thanks Papa!) Colten loves his tractors!
I would love to say that I will update my blog again before Christmas, but I know that's impossible for me. So I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2011! May the spirit of the season carry us all through the next year! Lots of love!
