12/14/08: Santa's Party...wait Chuck E Cheese????

Today we headed to Charmingfare Farm in Candia, NH for a Party with Santa. We got an unpleasant surprise when we arrived finding out that the party was cancelled due to the power being out because of an ice storm. Evan was a little bummed as we had talked about the party for a while and he was looking forward to it. We were going with our friends and all the kids were disappointed with the news so we decided then to take them to Chuck E Cheese. So this is where we ended up, no Santa, but we will go back next weekend to the party.

And here is Lauren with Chuck E Cheese.
And fun in the Fire Truck.

And Lauren riding on the Clifford ride.

12/13/08: The Polar Express - Reading

Today we went on the Polar Express train ride out of Reading. The kids had fun listening to the story, seeing the characters and Santa and drinking milk and eating cookies.

Here is Lauren with Rudolph.
And Evan
Tickets please. Lauren and Evan looking very cute in their matching Mickey/Minnie PJs.
Lauren got very excited to see Dora
Ev liked Dora too.
Tigger!
Santa chastised me for my shirt that said "I've been Naughty". He said to have a better year next year.
And the Gingerbread house we made when we got home (and the Christmas tree crafts we did the other night).

12/11: Formal and PJ Photos

As I mentioned before I didn't want to ruin the surprise of our Christmas card by posting our formal photos but now the cards are sent so I can post it.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Cute formal picture of the two of them
Fun PJ shots - I love this one

This one is also a favorite of mine as it really shows their personalities. Goofy/playful Evan and little Miss Thing Lauren as I call her with her attitude.

Lauren being silly

Evan with his buddy Santa. He just informed me tonight that he wants to get Santa a gift because he gives out so many gifts and doesn't get any. He said he wants to get him a Santa blanket that he can color for him. Isn't that the cutest?

Super cute, didn't buy this one (hence the symbol imprinted on it)

12/11/08: Evan's School Pictures from 11/6

Here are Evan's School Pictures taken on 11/6. We just received them. What a handsome kid.

Here is his class with his teacher Mrs. Smulligan.

And one more cute one.

12/7/08: Breakfast with Santa

Today was breakfast with Santa which is always a fun event for the kids (and Mommy too, not sure about how much Daddy loves it). As you may remember Lauren still won't sit with Santa. She responded the same as she did at Edaville, and the Mall. That is ok, next weekend we go on the Polar Express and go to a Party with Santa at a farm in NH. We will see. I don't understand how she lets Minnie Mouse hold her and loves all the characters, but a guy in a red suit freaks her out???

As always for more pictures go to our Shutterfly Share Site.

Evan loves talking to Santa and sitting on his lap.

As can be seen here again. He loves Santa!

And Evan loves Minnie.

And Lauren loves Minnie. Big hugs.

And everyone loves Mickey Mouse of course. Here is Evan, Lauren and their friend Molly.

And who doesn't love Tigger?

And Frosty. We just watched his show last night.

And Rudolph (we watched his show too).

And one more of Minnie.

And here is Ally, Lauren, and Evan. Ally is a friend from playgroup.

12/6/08: Tree Lighting at the Billerica Common

We went to the Tree Lighting at the Billerica Common and had lots of fun.

Here is Evan and his buddy Ben waiting for the Fire Truck to come with Santa and all his friends.

Evan hugging his buddy Mickey Mouse.

Lauren saying hi to Minnie Mouse.

Lauren checking out Mickey Mouse. She loved waving to him.

Evan hanging with Rudolph.

12/5/08: Check out Lauren as a model

Check out Lauren swimming on the cover of the Winter brochure at the YMCA. How cute is that? Too bad Mommy is in it too. Luckily she covers me in my bathing suit.

11/28/08: Edaville Railroad Christmas Lights

We had a great time as always at Edaville Railroad to see the Christmas lights and ride the rides. We went with our friends Robin,Greg and their two girls Haley and Aubrey. The kids had a great time. Here we are on the train.

Evan enjoying the scenery on the train ride.

Look Daddy, lights!

We also had fun on all the rides!
This is a Lauren sized ride and she loved it. Believe it or not Evan is too big to go on this ride.

Evan, Aubrey and Haley on the Caterpillar ride.

Evan got to see Santa! Lauren still was not fond of him. In line when I asked her if she was going to sit with Santa she kept saying no sit Santa. When I asked her if she would say cheese for the camera she responded with no cheese.

Hanging out with the Gingerbread men.

About as close as Lauren would get to a Santa.