It Ain't Christmas Without the Polar Express

First off, let's admire this white and gold tree that belongs to Gamie.  We had a our annual dec-a-thon (I just now named it! Our holiday decorating party happened and this year I helped with this flocked tree upstairs.)  Anyhoo, that's all.  It's lovely. 

I felt a little like I was cheating on my traditional red and gold tree by loving this white tree so much, so I posted a picture of it too.  It's also lovely.

And one more thing before we get to the polar express......Dexton started eating solids!  Here's  pic of his first taste rice cereal.  He didn't love it or hate it.  He just was so-so about it......

Our little Dexton is also starting to scoot.  He made his way over to all the glory and luckily couldn't inflict too much damage due to his height restraints.  Stay tuned for next year.....eek!

And as always, the Polar Express was fantastic!  We ate at a quaint little restaurant right across the street from the train station and then walked over. 

Everyone enjoyed their hot chocolate and story time.  We were a little disappointed that the unlimited cookies and hot chocolate wasn't available this time around.  One per person.  #cheap-o

 I have to tell you.  This picture was totally planned and staged.  I felt like I needed to be documented so I instructed Ryan to take a picture of me pretend reading to my children.  And Dexton wasn't interested in reading.  He made it quite challenging to look natural....

Shayli loves this baby so much it hurts.  She's always wanting to shower him with kisses. 

 Here is Gamie and Pa with all the grandkids.  It was fun to have everyone there this year (minus Reese who was in Hawaii for school).

Overall, another successful trip to the North Pole! HO HO HO!