SNOW!

Months ago we planned to go to New Jersey in January so Hadley could play in the snow. Up until the day we left they hadn't had any. The night we arrived it started to snow and continued through the next day. New Jersey received 30 inches. We had prayed for snow and got it. The good news was the remainder of our trip the days were sunny. We had no trouble getting to New York on the train so Hadley and I could catch The Lion King on Broadway. A perfect trip.

 Woke up to a winter wonderland

 Second outing of the day

 Little indoor fun

 Hadley's tree

 Kissing the chickens one by one

 Working hard

 Grandma Chichi taking us to the train station

 Hadley's first time in New York

So excited for The Lion King

Christmas

Our Christmas was full of much joy and gratitude. Martin was unable to join us this year, he was busy transporting people safely to their family and friends. Thanks to Facetime we were able to make the most of it. We attended Christmas eve service and Hadley was very excited to hold her candle. Christmas morning is always fun to see Hadley's expressions when opening gifts. My aunt who lives in town joined us later for Christmas tamales. 

 Christmas morning ...waiting for Hadley to awake.

Polar Express

On Monday we drove to Williams Arizona to catch the Polar Express. We arrived early to play in the snow which made the trip all that more special. Once aboard the chefs served cookies and hot chocolate. Then our conductor came by to punch our tickets. As we traveled to the North Pole they read the book The Polar Express. Soon there after we got a glimpse of Santa's village and Santa on his sleigh. Heading back we sang Christmas carols when who should appear but SANTA CLAUSE himself!

Fun in the snow

Its snowing!!

 Th arrival of the Train

 Reading of The Polar Express

Santa's village

A bell from Santa

Pedodontist

Hadley had her first official appointment at the Pedodontist. She has been to my Dentist in the past for check ups but this time she saw a dentist that specializes in kiddos. Hadley had a great time and had no cavities.

First day of December

We are really getting into the holiday spirit early this year. We busted out the Christmas tree, decorated a gingerbread house and started our advent calendar. I came across a cute DIY advent calendar on the internet using toilet paper rolls.  I then tweaked it with a stand and embellishments. Behind each number is a surprise and we read a passage out of the bible leading up to the birth of Christ. Its a great opportunity to teach the true story of Christmas.  Hadley also has been getting into the holiday spirit at school.  She made a kite ornament for the school tree.  The theme is "Things that can fly".