Day 21 - Polar Express

Day 21 - We rode the Polar Express. It's something I've wanted to do for a while and we finally got tickets!! Santa Claus came on board, we sang songs, they read the Polar Express book and everyone got a cookie and chocolate milk. They also requested that the kids wear pajamas so our boys got to wear their matching Christmas pi's. They will love when I show that picture to future girlfriends!

Day 20 - Sleepover

Day 20 - Slumber party at Grandma & Grandpa Hatten's. We very rarely give up our kiddos overnight so this is a special treat for them. I am sure I will relinquish control more often as they get older.

Fort building:

 Playing in the fort:

 Movie time:

Day 19 - Snowman & Santa Train Preparation

For Day 19 we built a snowman!! Finally! And Dane named him Frosty. 

And in preparation for riding the Santa train on Saturday, we watched "The Polar Express."

Day 18 - Email from Santa

On day 18, each of our boys received a special email from Santa Clause that included a little video from the jolly man himself! Amazing!

Here is Kale's special Santa message: http://cm.absolunet.com/gateway.aspx?code=EW88ZK

And here is Dane's: http://cm.absolunet.com/gateway.aspx?code=EWZTNK

Day 17 - Visiting Santa

On day 17 we finally made it to see the jolly ol' elf…Santa Claus himself!

Day 16 - Winter Wonderland

This evening we went to drive through the Winter Wonderland in Vernon Hills. It's a light show they put on every Christmas and we've gone every year with the boys. We are hearing rumors that this might be the last year for it because the grounds where it's held have been sold. The boys love it - they get so excited because every character imaginable is part of the display. All of their favorite Disney characters, super heroes - you name it, they have it. It has been such a fun tradition…I really hope it sticks around!

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Day 15 - Frosty-ness

For Day 15 we watched "Frosty the Snowman" and made our own snowman treats. Reindeer treats too.

Day 14 - Sledding!!

Day 14 - SLEDDING!! Wheeeeeeee...