Santa Pics and Build a Bear Fun

This year we skipped the Santa brunch at the clubhouse and decided to book an appointment to take Santa pics at the Promenade.  So easy!!!!!  And cute!!!!

After that, Daddy caved and let the kids do Build a Bear!  Ashley picked La Laloopsy and Trevor chose a puppy dog.  Memories in the making right here :) 

Hil-olt Christmas and SNOW!!!

We celebrated Christmas with friends and couldn't believe that when they left it was snowing out!!!!

The kids were so excited!!

When we woke up there was enough snow on the ground that we bundled up and went out to play!!  People kept driving by surprised that the Arizonans had snow gear!  Thank goodness we had that trip to Flagstaff last winter so we were prepared :) 

Trevor's School Christmas Party

The room Mom's that came up with Trevor's class Christmas party are amazing!  Sara is thankful she didn't volunteer for this role this year!!!!  His class had a Polar Express theme.  Check out the train tables!

Polar Express tickets!

Fun games!

Fun snacks!

A photo wall!

And as if Grandma Kelly was in the room, Mrs. Scott whipped out gifts and the 'Mr. and Mrs. Left and Right' reading!!!

Sara couldn't believe it!  We did this every year at Grandma Kelly's house and have continued with Nana and Papa Steve.  Kids and parents all loved it!

Dab!

Christmas Parade

Love love love our 'small' town more and more.  Totally reminds Sara of her small MN town growing up.  Bentonville has a Christmas parade that probably lasted close to an hour.  Marching bands and vendor floats and Santa at the end.  Northwest Arkansas really is a gem that we are glad to be a part of!

Ashley's Pinecrest Christmas Program

Ashley's preschool had their Christmas program and let's just say it was the cutest thing you've seen!  Catchy tunes like 'I want to be an elf, I can't help myself.  I want to fly with reindeer.'  Definitely gets you in the holiday spirit!

Trevor's 7th Birthday - Soccer Party in AR!

Trevor wanted to have a soccer theme for his Arkansas birthday party.  Luckily his club team has an indoor facility that could host it!  And one of his Coaches, Coach Sarita was one of coaches for the party!  Trevor invited neighbor boys, friends from school and boys The boys played soccer, posed for pics, enjoyed pizza and treats and finished up by playing soccer dodge ball against the parents.  A good time was had by all!!!