We experienced something new as a family this year... "The North Pole Express!" The day after Thanksgiving we made our way to Midway, UT and boarded the train (the Heber Creeper) with our very own golden tickets! The kids were beyond excited!
We went bundled up and took blankets to stay warm.
Everything was so cute, from singing Christmas carols, to having hot cocoa and cookies.
We met Santa's daughter....
...and the big guy himself!!
The kids even got their own jingle bell... and they heard it ring. They must believe!
It was a really fun way to kick off the Christmas season!
That Saturday was the big Ohio State vs Michigan game. I made some homemade Buckeyes and let the kids deliver a plate of them right before kickoff to our neighbor across the street who was born and raised in Michigan (if you look closely, you can see his Michigan flag behind his tree).
The kids get such a kick out of talking crap to him about how awesome our Buckeyes are!
While watching the football game we also got our Christmas tree decorated! Emri was the one to help put the star on this year!
Ike's "scared" face...
Sporting dad's beanie and Buckeye swag!
Our neighborhood gifts this year. We went the "non-treat" route. Mostly so I wouldn't over-indulge in the baked goods!
The Anderton Office Staff Christmas Party. Ingrid and I did a little decorating, since it was in the unfinished basement of the office. We had a fun time with the staff... lunch, minute-to-win-it games, and a white elephant exchange.
Gifts for the girls from Ingrid and I (lotions and special apple dip)!
Later that evening Emri had her Christmas dance recital!
E and her sweet friend Halle!
Grandma Max was able to come watch too!
E with her bestie, Luke. He performs in the hip-hop class.
Our fam!
