Christmas Time is here!

Well..not really. Christmas has come and gone, but I wanted to share a few pictures and show what we did during the holiday season!

We always have a cookie decorating and caroling party!

We ALWAYS go and see the Legendary Santa. This has been a tradition in our house since I was a baby!  Each year we go and wait in line to see him and get our picture taken with him.  While waiting in line for an hour or two is not so wonderful, it is all worth it to see the magic of the room, how it is set up and to talk to the REAL Santa! :) We have pictures from every year we have ever gone! Here are some of the pictures that were taken that day.

Two things. First, isn't she beautiful?? Second, any digital imaging people out there know how to get the glare of the light on the tree off of her face? 

Annual Bear Picture

We have many special church services throughout the Advent Season.  Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, a candle is lit.  There are four total and they each represent something. The final candle is lit on Christmas Eve, the Christ candle.  This year, my family had the opportunity to read during the service and to light the candles. Will was very excited that he was allowed to use the microphone!

A special tradition in my family that happens on Christmas Eve is that WagsOutside always reads "The Night Before Christmas".

Oh! We cannot forget about Santa!