We had the best Christmas this year. We toyed with the idea of traveling but opted to stay home. I wanted a cozy Christmas at home for Tessa's first Christmas and the first one in our house, and that was exactly what we got. It was simple and perfect.
Andre had the Friday before Christmas off so we beat the cold and went swimming. Tessa did awesome for her first time and was so cute. Rhett was a maniac and a pro at the kids' slide--I guess those swim lessons are paying off!
Saturday we took a ride on the Santa Train! I was nervous when I saw the forecast for snow in the mountains, but it was just snow-globing and made the whole thing into a winter wonderland!
Seriously so beautiful. Rhett loved looking out the window on the ride.
And then Santa came on board! He spent half the ride in our car talking to all the kids and families.
Santa and Tessa loved each other.
Santa showing Rhett his special key to the gates of the North Pole. Andre also realized his goal for retirement is to become a train Santa.
After the train before the cookies and hot cocoa. Rhett loved it, despite what his face says. (He also peed his pants right before he got on board and of course we didn't have any extra clothes so he was wet the whole ride. Sorry Santa!)
Then it was Christmas Eve and a beautiful Sunday after it snowed the night before. These kids were killing it in their festive wear. Tessa's sparkly shoes!
Our friends cancelled last minute for Shepherd's Dinner so it was just us, but it was simple and nice. Rhett seemed to really understand the concept and loved being able to eat on the floor.
Christmas pajamas!
We tracked Santa all day on Christmas Eve (seriously one of my favorite Christmas traditions with kids) and then left out chocolate chip cookies we had specially made for Santa (one of the Santas we met earlier this month said they were his favorite). Rhett carefully put out four carrots for the reindeer to share.
Christmas morning! Tessa was mesmerized by the lights on her stocking.
We were dying over this mini mermaid tail Natalie made for Tessa. So cute!
...and this is how we spent the rest of the day. Besides eating, having family over, and talking with missionary Shane. The remote control Darth Vader car from Santa is clearly the favorite present.
We ended the night at the Engstroms for Reagan's blessing. Look at these two--6 weeks and 6 months and basically the same size! We have a similar picture from when Avery and Rhett were babies.
All in all, a cozy, perfect Christmas. Such a fun time of year!
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