Did you know that we found the real Santa Claus?! When he isn't a the North Pole, he resides in a little house with a huge tree on top in Branson, Missouri! We discovered this secret at Dylan's first Christmas, and have visited him every year since! This was Caleb's first visit, and Dylan's first visit where he could tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. His request? Suckers. Yes, suckers. It is the same request every time, the color just changes. He told Santa "blue ones". He also has asked for green, and most recently black and white ones. Love that boy! Our pictures with Santa went great! Dylan loved sitting in his lap, and was real excited about his candy cane! I completed all but one thing on my Christmas list! Yeah! The shopping was good, minus no naps for the 2 year old. That did result in some serious fit throwing. Oh my. My least favorite thing in this world. We will live through it I am sure. We also visited the Butterfly Palace. Thousands of black and white butterflies fly right by you in a huge garden. They are beautiful! Dylan was able to get his nose right next to them and explore their every move! He absolutely loved it! They also have a reptile museum. He got to pet a blue tongue skink, much to Mommy's shagrin! (skink- cross between a snake and lizard, insert Mommy shuddering). We also went through a mirror maze forest. He kept saying "it's the spooky forest, Mom!". Mom wasn't able to make the trip this year. She got sick at the last minute. I did enjoy quality time with my sister, even when we felt we were a part of a three ring circus. Traveling with 2 in diapers, and one that nurses every 3 1/2 to 4 hours is hard! They were both champs! We were all ready to be home though! Caleb went to bed at 9:00 and didn't wake up to nurse until 4:00am! That's all night baby!! Very awesome for us all! (12-15-11). Can't wait for Christmastime. Family time. Time to remember Christ. Happy Holidays!
The REAL one!
The double stroller has saved my life!
Aunt Carole & Caleb at the Butterfly Palace!
Dylan and Mommy!
Beautiful butterflies EVERYWHERE!
Mirror maze. He loved it! Called it the "spooky forest."
Too. Much. Fun.
My smiling baby boy!
Lovin' their blankies! Caleb took to his really fast!
We went to the Library (12-17-11) so that Dylan could build a gingerbread house. Clarification: So Dylan could eat the candy and Mommy could build a gingerbread house! He did have fun! We saw another Santa Claus and once again, told him we wanted suckers for Christmas! :)
Working hard, pretty sure he is chomping on some candy too!
Finished product!
Our "friend" dressed as Santa!
We took the boys to the Capitol to see the big Christmas tree, and all the pretty decorations. It was a very busy spot! (12-17-11) Dylan and I got to go upstairs, but Daddy and Caleb had to chill downstairs. The double stroller doesn't quite work when the building doesn't have an elevator!
And if you are still reading this insanely long post, for your listening pleasure:
(Don't forget to pause my music player box to the left first!)
I've been married to my best friend for 13 years. We have two healthy boys and couldn't imagine life without them. D-Man is energetic, tender-hearted, and always on the go! C-Biz is laid back, a Mommy's boy, and loves to eat! I thank God first and foremost for the blessings He has given my family.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." Ephesians 1:3
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