We all helped make our newest banner - Give Thanks - everyone's handprints are on there, and there is a space for a new one next year!
Alyssa's family celebrated Thanksgiving last weekend. Oma and Opa took Cade to Brother's Pond park in the morning so Chance and I could clean the house for everyone to come over. We had a tasty lunch and dessert and enjoyed some relaxing family time!
A tradition my family has had since I was in college is visiting Santa's Wonderland on opening weekend. We loved it again this year! They really have the best Santa and it is good to see Mrs. Claus too. Cade was especially excited about seeing Santa this year and recited his list of sharks and Star Wars characters that he wants.
The whole family with the Clauses!
Santa's Wonderland added a fun run through the lights this year, and we were happy to cheer Chris and Jessi on! We were so proud of them!
Some of my friends from work were also there for the run, and it was good to see them too.
Cade remembers EVERYTHING, and has certain things he likes to do each year at Santa's Wonderland. First off is cooking a hot dog over the fire.
Next is seeing Marshal Frost.
And finally, playing in the Texas snow! I love the look of sheer joy on his face here!
We bought Cade some orange slices at the candy store. These candies have a special meaning for our family - my Opa ate these and called them his "fruit for the day". Even though he celebrates Christmas in heaven now, Opa is always in our hearts and it is fun to share his loves with his great-grandson.
The walkway to Santa's Wonderland is lined with these cute signs. I am really, really trying to make this sign my theme for this Christmas season. I get easily overwhelmed with work, preparing for the baby, and looking for a new house, and seeing this helps me remember just how good everything really is!
Big smiles! A great start to our light-hearted holiday season!
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