Christmas in Virginia

We spent Christmas in Virginia with John’s side of the family and had a fabulous time.  We got to celebrate Christmas again (a few times!) with too many presents, too much food (is there such a thing?), and just the right amount of laughs and giggles :)

Christmas Morning

Santa was very good to us this year.  The boys couldn’t wait to see what was under the tree!

Christmas Wish List - 2013

Singing Christmas Bears

We took a trip uptown to see the famous Christmas Singing Bears again this year.  It was a lot of fun, although Sean wasn’t so sure about the bears this time around.  But we got to eat lunch at a fun restaurant, see the trains and dance.  What could be better?

The best part of the trip, though, was when we were walking down the street and passed a policeman in an all brown uniform with a brown hat.  Without missing a beat, as we walked by Dylan pointed at him and yelled at us “Look, Mom! A Cowboy!!”

Baking Christmas Cookies

Everyone got to pick a favorite cookie this year.  Daddy chose peanut butter blossoms, Sean (and Mommy) chose chocolate crinkles, and Dylan chose pretzel buttons.  I’m having to get used to the fact that I am no longer the only person who likes to lick the bowl in this house!

Visit with Santa

We carried on our annual tradition of seeing Santa with Julia and Lucas this year. Both boys were able to tell Santa what they wanted and were really excited to see him.  So excited that there eyes were nearly shut in every picture from smiling so much!

Fun with Dry Ice

I don’t think it matters how old you are – playing with dry ice never gets old.

Polly was clearly impressed**

** No animals were harmed in the making of this post.  Scarred for life, maybe, but not physically harmed.

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