Twas the Night Before Christmas

A Ride on the Polar Express!!!

Well maybe not the polar express but it was quite a nice Christmas ride.  We left from the Bellefonte train station and went out about 30 minutes picked up Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and the Gingerbread-man and then went back to Bellefonte.  The train was filled with holiday music and music from the Polar Express movie.  The Polar Express book was also read during the ride.  The kids all seemed to enjoy the trip 

(even Sammy & Grant!).

 

Grant wasn't to sure about Santa but was a little more tolerant of Rudolph.

The train conductor was into his character and really added to the ride.

 

Here Pookie and Sophia are checking out their tickets after they were punched by the conductor.

Overall it was a quaint little trip and may just be a new Christmas tradition.

Tis the season!!!

This past week we got in the Christmas spirit and got our tree and outside lights up.  We went to the same place as we did last year.  Grant of course bundled up again this year and helped us pick a tree.

Our finished product!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Lara and I got to have three great Thanksgiving gatherings over the course of a week or so.  We got to visit Gram and Aunt Peg, went to my Dad's to visit him and meet up with Jason and his family, and lastly we went to Lara's parents.  It was great to get to see ALL our nieces and nephews (& everybody else too!).

 Carly being pretty with her hands in her hair.

 

The whole Standfest crew.  Poor Sammy was even woken up to be a part of the pic.  Notice all children older than one are looking and smiling.  How did that happen?! 

He cuddles & kisses,

plays with the dishes,

and is always cute as can be!

Can't believe he's so sweet,

makes us feel so complete,

our beautiful, wonderful, Grant! 

 He just turned one,

the party was fun,

it was a turkey-laden occasion.

Our thanksgiving boy,

enjoyed more than one toy.

It was quite the celebration.