Celebration Lane

Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate on our first attempt to go to Snowflake Lane so Abi and I had a girls night out after Christmas and went to Celebration Lane. We had fun spending some mom and daughter time together, watching the "snow" fall, dancing to the music and of course, eating dessert!

The horn was definitely a highlight of our night!

I am not exactly sure what the mouse had to do with Celebration Lane but Abi liked him!

How To Build A Snowman

Step 1: Start by making a small snowball

Step 2: Keep adding snow to make a bigger snowball (while providing play-by-play instructions to your little brother on how it is done)

Step 3: Give snowball to Dad to make bigger

Step 4: Ask Dad to put snowballs on top of each other and repeat steps 1 through 3

Step 5: Add stones for the buttons, a carrot for the nose and a few branches for the arms. And don't forget to take some time to smile for a quick picture.

Step 6: Accessorize! Of course, a snowman would not be complete without a necklace, tiara and a wand.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas morning arrived and the kids were very excited to see what Santa had left under the tree...

The first peek at all the presents

Someone is excited to get down the stairs!

Checkin' out what Santa and the reindeers ate last night

Anxiously awaiting for present time

Sadie partaking in the festivities

Trying to figure out how to open his big gift

And he's off...

We then headed over to Arizona Grandma and Grandpa's for Christmas dinner and to open presents with the Drevniaks.

Yeah, more presents!!

This is the face that Paige makes when you ask her to smile for the camera - too funny!

Grandma's Helpers

Merry Christmas to all of our friends and family!

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve. We started the evening by opening presents, then off to church and finally back to Arizona Grandma and Grandpa's to spend time with family. It was a great way to start the holiday weekend.

Opening the first presents of Christmas 2010

I love how Sadie is watching Brady

Christmas PJs! :)

Family Pictures

Cousins
Abi, Brady, Paige and Colby

The Drevniaks

The Whole Gang

Before bed, we set out a plate of cookies and milk for Santa and some carrots for the reindeers

Gingerbread Houses

Our Christmas season would not be complete if we didn't decorate a gingerbread house so, as in past years, we headed over to the Worsley's house for our annual tradition. This year our houses were pre-built which made it much easier and they didn't fall apart on our drive home. The kids had a great time decorating (and eating lots and lots of candy). I think at least half of Abi's candy made it in her mouth instead of on her house!

All the girls hard at work

Jami and Claire

Working double duty

Thoroughly enjoying a frosted gingerbread man

The girls and their houses

Christmas Sing-Along

Today was Abi's Christmas Sing-Along. It was so cute and fun to see the kids perform the Christmas songs that they have been practicing all month long.

Waving to all of her 'fans' in the audience

Great Wolf Lodge

For Christmas this year, Ferryboat Grandma and Great Grandpa gave us a stay at Great Wolf Lodge. Ferryboat Grandma joined us for our overnight stay and we all had a great time exploring the waterpark, playing games and relaxing. Abi loved the wave pool and even went down the big slides all by herself. Brady also had fun, despite getting a cold while we were there. He had absolutely no fear and headed straight for the kiddie pools and slides - thank goodness for life jackets!

One of Abi's favorite parts of Great Wolf Lodge - the sweet shop!

Exploring the waterpark

Abi LOVED the "bunky bed" in our room

...and B loved the mouse!

Giving the mouse a kiss!

Playing the Magic Wand game

Thanks again Ferryboat Grandma and Great Grandpa for the great Christmas present - we had a wonderful time!