Once we arrive at the north pole we got to see what everyone was doing. Elves were signing and dancing. It's very nicely decorated. And we even got to pick up Santa Claus so he could visit with everyone on our train ride back.
Austin and Sydney warmed up to Santa very nicely this year. The liked telling him what they wanted for Christmas. Austin decided on his own that he would like a "real rocket-ship". We are not sure how he came up with this idea but that he what he told Santa. One morning he told me that he would like a real rocket-ship and Sydney needs a toy rocket-ship to play with on the way up to the moon. While on the train ride, we had paper to write a list of Santa and Austin told Daddy he wanted a real rocket-ship. Sydney told Santa she would like a princess. It was a fun train ride with them. They really enjoyed it.
We decided this year we were getting a real Christmas tree. Before kids we had a really nice large Christmas tree. Then we got rid of it because it was too big and the glass icicles did not work with kids. We got a cheap prelit tree that we did not care what happened to it. It worked for the baby years but I never really "loved" the tree. This year we thought we would try going to cut down our own tree.
We went back to the front to pay for the tree and for them to package it up. We had never been there before so we weren't sure what we were doing. Brian had money so he was going inside the building to pay for the tree. Both kids were with him then I heard Austin say he wanted to come with me. I thought Sydney was staying with Brian. Brian thought I had Sydney. Once Brian came back out of the store, we realized neither of us had Sydney. We were scared. I ran to the parking lot and luckily a family had found her. Brian asked Sydney what she was saying while she was lost and it was "where's my mommy". She kept repeating that. We felt horrible! We were always cautious with knowing who had who but know we are extra careful.
One of our favorite Christmas activities is going to lake farm park. They have great toy building workshop. The night we were going to lake farm park, Brian's car wouldn't start at his work. I needed to leave work early to pick him up. Luckily my key worked so he just needed to get a new key made. After the car issues we headed to lake farm park.
We went to see Santa first. Austin didn't want to see him at first but he did once we got to him. Once again Austin told him that he wanted which of course was a "real space rocket". Santa took his time with the kids which was nice. They got a candy cane after talking with him and that made them happy too.
The kids played in the playroom until it was time for them to build their toy. It's so awesome at the toy workshop. There are at least 20 different toys the kids can pick to build. Then an elf helps the kids build the toy. This year Austin made a plane and Sydney made a princess castle. They both really enjoyed painting it. Last year Sydney missed some parts painting but this year she made sure she got it all. Then they put glitter on them. Glitter is messy but they have so much fun putting it on. We let them go all out.
While the toy was drying, we played and explored some more. We took a wagon ride out the barn. They had an horse show with the movie "Frozen" theme. Sydney really enjoyed that. She hasn't seen much of the movie but she definitely knows all the songs. They had a model train area that Austin really enjoyed. Afterwards we walked back. The kids iced and put sprinkles on a sugar cookie. The love eating cookies. It was a great evening and again probably one of our favorites.
A long family friend always has a Christmas party and invites us every year. It's great because each year Santa comes and delivers a gift. They have lots of fun food. It's nice to see everyone since we only see them once a year. Sydney was very excited to see Santa this year. At the party they got Play-doh toys. They love playing with play-doh. They have a table downstairs they play with all the time. After Santa, the kids decided they wanted to play outside a little bit and get their pictures taken. They know how Daddy loves taking pictures.
After the Christmas party, we went to the mall to see Archy the Snowman. Brian and I remember seeing him when we were kids. It's a very large snowman inside the mall. There were several years that Archy was not around but he's back. He's a little smaller but still very cool for the kids. Austin and Sydney told Archy the same things they wanted for Christmas, a real rocket-ship and a princess. Austin had to help Archy understand Sydney and he was good at that. Austin has started coming out of his shell and is not as shy as he was. He's still shy but willing to talk to socialize much more.
Another fun activity we had before Christmas was my local mommy group Christmas party. They had several crafts. One of the kids favorite things were balloons to play with they really enjoyed it. They got to see Santa again too. We had pizza for dinner. We have realized that Austin's favorite pizza is Pizza Hut. I think he ate 3 pieces of pizza that night.
Tower City has Mr. Kringles Inventionasium. It was something new we wanted to try this year. Mr Kringles is an interactive tour of Mr. Kringles laboratory. We started the tour with receiving lab coats. Then we got to meet Mrs. Kringle and help her decorate her Christmas tree. Austin and Sydney built toys and then sent them to Mr. Kringle. They played with music and bubbles. They tried catching bubbles with gloves on. We ended the tour with meeting Mr. Kringle. Again they went right up to him and told him what they wanted. It was the same, a real rocket-ship and a princess. It was a very cool experience.
Every year, the kids school has a Christmas party after nap right before holiday break. They got to decorate Christmas cookies and have fun snacks. Austin put all of his treat bags for his friends into their cubbies. He enjoyed doing that. He helped make all of his friends treat bags. There are 24 kids in his room so that's a lot of kids and treats to make. There are only 14 kids in Sydney's room. Austin is in the puppy room and Sydney is in the Bee room. I really like the kids teachers right now. Miss Emily and Mary are great with Sydney and Miss Jamie is great with Austin. Santa made a trip into each classroom. Sydney was in Austin's classroom so they got their picture taken together with him. They had fun at their school party and we were happy to be there.
The final activity we did before Christmas was my parent's club party. I always went to it as a child and loved it. It's much different now but still nice they do it. The kids got to eat a cupcake and chips. Then they went up to see Santa. The got a Leapfrog game which was extremely generous. Austin loves his. The best part is it's has a camera on it. Austin likes to take pictures like his Daddy. My parents had a great time with them. It was a fun day had by all.
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