The Whole Town's Wrapped Up In a Bow

Christmas Spirit is kind of "our thing" these days.  The twins got to celebrate at a play date while Barrett was in school, and we took advantage of some girl time to explore Main Street in the Christmas Capital of Texas.

We had so much fun that we decided to go back with big brother after school one day.

 We also made some time to go visit Santa!  

The kids all had mixed emotions about meeting the Big Man in person.

Ice Cream Treats for Being Brave

The girls and I went and explored a new Christmas spot this year: Peppermint Park.  It was ADORABLE!

We also HAD to make a visit to see Santa at the same place we've been every year since Barrett was a newborn.  I'm so glad we did ... Santa finally won over ALL of the kids. At the SAME TIME!  Now that's Christmas magic.

Random Moments:

Just US on our Annual Christmas Date

It's Tradition :)

Little Elves Playing in the Car

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's possible we go a little overboard on Christmas.  But I can't help it.  Watching everything through the kids' eyes, makes me relive my own childhood Christmas magic.  And it's so easy when we live so close to so many great Christmas activities for the kids!

Our very first Christmas adventure this year was to take the kids to ICE at the Gaylord Texan.  Although Barrett has been before, it's been a couple of years.  And it was a totally new experience for the twins!

Lots of Waiting

And Waiting

And Coats that Didn't Fit

But We Finally Made it to the Exhibit

Mommy, You Coming?

"Hold You Me"

Shocker ... But how can anyone resist that face?

Not So Sure What To Think About the Cold

Maybe Daddy Can Keep Me Warm

Family Pic!

Y'all!  EVERYBODY is looking at the camera!  And nobody is crying.  I'll take it!

After we left the ice behind us, the kids ran around and looked at EVERYTHING the lobby at the hotel has to offer.

 

Real Glad That Sign Made the Picture :)

Next up ... the best tree lighting in the metroplex! We love kicking of the Christmas season with this little tradition, and we love that we have friends that come with us each year.  And help save seats ;)

Santa Literally Appeared Out of a Puff of Smoke!

It's Snowing!!!!!!

Awkward Family Photo

While we were at Gamma and Poppy's, we visited some more Christmas lights in the park.  I remember seeing lights in this same park as a kid, so it makes me all nostalgic and emotional.

Love This Little Elf

And This Excited Little Elf

And These Two Santa's Helpers

Maybe Too Much Christmas Fun?

We are just getting started littles!!!

Aunt Lindsey has a photographer friend who just so happens to know Santa Claus!  When we heard he was going to be in town, we jumped on the chance to get our pictures taken with the big man.  Barrett and Parker LOOOOOOOVED him.  Payton had her own opinions.

Magical. Moment.

I wish I had captured the moment when Santa asked Barrett if he wanted to wear his hat.  His little eyes lit up like nothing I've ever seen before!  When the hat fell down over his eyes, he said,"Hey!  Somebody turned out the lights!"  Clearly he was right at home with Santa.

Sweetheart.  Mommy Loves You Too.

Telling Santa She Wants a Baby Doll for Christmas

And I was proud of her!  Even though she was SO terrified of Santa, she still really wanted to tell him what she wanted for Christmas. (As long as Mommy was holding on to her tight!)