There really is no place like home for the holidays!! I was fortunate once again to have three weeks off of school, which gives me lots of time to soak up my sweet Michigan. I've enjoyed every moment thus far and the sweet memories just keep rolling in! Here's a quick recap of my last few days...
A trip to see Santa! Charlotte's first encounter with the big guy. Dylan asked Santa for a train, and according to Dylan, Charlotte asked Santa for a remote controlled tractor, because that is so Charlotte.... The train was under the tree, but the tractor... maybe next year, Char.
A trip to the zoo for night lights!.. complete with an amazing photo booth.
A trip to the mall! Dylan even got to ride in the red caboose of the mini train. And Amanda got to chase the train all around the mall.
Dylan and I went on an early morning movie date to see The Polar Express on the big screen... He got to watch one of his favorite movies and pig out on popcorn while I got my nephew snuggles! It was a win-win!
Packing preparation for a week in Cancun to celebrate family and celebrate Josh and Tara's wedding!
I babysat the littles for a couple days. They went easy on me and we had lots of fun building block towers, dumping the ball pit everywhere, playing with tractors, and exploring the awesome house Santa brought on Christmas.
Snow fun at Ama and Papa's house! Dylan and I built a snowdeer while Charlotte cheered us on from the kitchen window. That girl is fearless and not much slows her down...
Christmas dinner at Grandma Ree's house. If only photos captured sound... All of us are singing a different Christmas carol. I believe that was an attempt to get Charlotte and Dylan to smile, but the logic behind that could certainly be debated.
Christmas eve dinner with Grandma Ree and the parents followed by church. I then rushed home to play Santa's elf. Christmas morning brunch and gifts and family facetime with Pookie and Tara. Then Christmas day at grandma and grandpa Feldpausch's.
A trip to the Impression 5 Museum to check out the hot wheels exhibit. Also the bubble room, and blocks, and mega blocks, and marble table... Impression 5 is pretty great!
Lunch with Beth and some other ladies I worked with during my student teaching in DeWitt.
Brunch with Dana, Kelsy, Casey, and some delicious homemade cinnamon rolls. Followed by shopping shenanigans with Dana!
NYE dinner and fireworks!
A down-on-the-farm, John Deere style birthday party for one very excited (now) three year old!
Before, during, and after there were countless other small moments I treasure, tons of giggles and even some tears. My trips home may not be glamorous, but this little guy's giggle is totally worth long flights and jet lag.
Speaking of flights... the next part of the holiday is a week in Cancun to enjoy the sun and celebrate Josh and Tara's wedding. That is IF we survive a four hour flight with the unstoppable (doesn't even liked to be slowed down) Miss Charlotte...
A trip to see Santa! Charlotte's first encounter with the big guy. Dylan asked Santa for a train, and according to Dylan, Charlotte asked Santa for a remote controlled tractor, because that is so Charlotte.... The train was under the tree, but the tractor... maybe next year, Char.A trip to the zoo for night lights!.. complete with an amazing photo booth.
A trip to the mall! Dylan even got to ride in the red caboose of the mini train. And Amanda got to chase the train all around the mall.Dylan and I went on an early morning movie date to see The Polar Express on the big screen... He got to watch one of his favorite movies and pig out on popcorn while I got my nephew snuggles! It was a win-win!
Packing preparation for a week in Cancun to celebrate family and celebrate Josh and Tara's wedding!
I babysat the littles for a couple days. They went easy on me and we had lots of fun building block towers, dumping the ball pit everywhere, playing with tractors, and exploring the awesome house Santa brought on Christmas.Snow fun at Ama and Papa's house! Dylan and I built a snowdeer while Charlotte cheered us on from the kitchen window. That girl is fearless and not much slows her down...
Christmas dinner at Grandma Ree's house. If only photos captured sound... All of us are singing a different Christmas carol. I believe that was an attempt to get Charlotte and Dylan to smile, but the logic behind that could certainly be debated.Christmas eve dinner with Grandma Ree and the parents followed by church. I then rushed home to play Santa's elf. Christmas morning brunch and gifts and family facetime with Pookie and Tara. Then Christmas day at grandma and grandpa Feldpausch's.
A trip to the Impression 5 Museum to check out the hot wheels exhibit. Also the bubble room, and blocks, and mega blocks, and marble table... Impression 5 is pretty great!Lunch with Beth and some other ladies I worked with during my student teaching in DeWitt.
Brunch with Dana, Kelsy, Casey, and some delicious homemade cinnamon rolls. Followed by shopping shenanigans with Dana!
NYE dinner and fireworks!
A down-on-the-farm, John Deere style birthday party for one very excited (now) three year old!Before, during, and after there were countless other small moments I treasure, tons of giggles and even some tears. My trips home may not be glamorous, but this little guy's giggle is totally worth long flights and jet lag.
Speaking of flights... the next part of the holiday is a week in Cancun to enjoy the sun and celebrate Josh and Tara's wedding. That is IF we survive a four hour flight with the unstoppable (doesn't even liked to be slowed down) Miss Charlotte...
