Friday, January 3, 2014

Christmas Magic Part 1!

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! As soon as we got back from Disney, it was a full court press until Christmas It all started with Jackson's Christmas party at school. Jackson was so excited that I was able to come and read the special Christmas book :)

It is amazing how much better Jackson's writing has improved since the first half of the school year!

Their class had a book exchange and the kids were so excited to open their presents!

Jackson and his best buddy at school Colin. They are such sweet friends!

Next on the list, waiting in line to see Santa on the Square. Despite the fact that this was our 4th Santa this year, I have an ornament of my kids with this Santa from every year so I couldn't pass it up!

It took as 1 1/2 hours to get through the line, but luckily it wasn't raining and not too cold! The kids loved their time on the train!

Santa!

We then had to build our annual gingerbread house. Jackson is getting so much better with his decorating abilities!

Time to make cookies! Beckett was able to join in the fun!

Jackson was a pro :)

That night, Noni and Granddaddy arrived and it was time to see if the boys were on the good list. Every year, Santa sends a special message to the boys. Jackson was literally shaking waiting to find out if he made it. Both boys did!!!

Christmas Eve started off with decorating the cookies we had made.

So proud of his work :)

Beckett also did a great job!

The finished product!

It was then time to get ready for the Nativity service at church. This year, Jackson was a shepherd and Beckett an angel.

Sweet friends!

The crew! Cutest shepherds and angels you will ever find!!

Sweet brothers

BOYS!!

We then came home and attempted a family pic. The boys were able to open 1 present and then we headed out to Life University to see all the Christmas lights.

Jackson loved all the lights. There was an area that you could get out of your car and they had hot chocolate, smores, train rides, and a petting zoo, but it was so cold that we decided quickly to get back into the car!

It certainly felt like the North Pole!

When we got home, it was time to sprinkle the reindeer food!

Beckett mostly just liked walking around with the bag :)

Jackson picked out his favorites for Santa and then it was off to bed for the big morning!!

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