Holiday FUN

Snowman, Santa, reindeer, pancakes, cookies, snow angels, and sledding! The weekend was full of fun Christmas festivities! 

With a slight warm up, the snow was perfect packing snow so we kicked off the weekend with our first snowman in the front yard! Jackson packed in some snow on him and tilted his head at him in confusion when we were complete (I think its because Frosty needed a hat). Overcoming a face plant in the snow, Jackson was not as excited as Mom about Frosty.

Our first snowman!

Saturday continued on a Polar Express trip to the North Pole. An absolutely adorable event that our Park District puts on. We rode in a trolly to the "North Pole" while being read the Polar Express. At the North Pole Santa and Mrs. Clause were there to meet us while their Reindeer ate some food and rested closer to the fire. We indulged ourselves to cookies and hot coco before taking a walk through the forest to search for Elves. 

Jackson was very hesitant about Santa upon first meeting.

By the time we were ready to say our Christmas wishes to Santa, J had warmed up to him a little it. He willingly sat on his lap, eyes fixated on Santa with a look of admiration and curiosity. Santa asked what he wanted for Christmas; after we repeated it for him, Jackson replied with certainty, "Mick-me." Santa then handed him the magical silver bell as Jackson said good-bye.

Jackson meeting Santa

Our family truly loved the Polar Express. Our ride back hope from the North Pole was full of Christmas Carols and Jackson has since been completely in love with the silver bell.

Sunday Funday began with Mickey pancakes (you know your in for a good day now). After trying to see Santa one last time, we surrendered the insane 2 hour line to snap photos by the Christmas scene. 

Christmas cookies were next! At first we started Jackson on frosting some cookies. He enjoyed it, but once he saw the sprinkles he was in love!

Jackson was focused on decorating cookies so much that he went through an entire bottle of sprinkles. He loved it! The only thing was that every time that we turned around Jackson was eating another cookie!

After our baking fun, we set our for the snow! Hesitant, as to be expected, Jackson didn't know what to think about the idea of a sled and snow. After one ride down the hill, he was smiling and saying "moorr."

We went down the hill several times, each with a bigger smile. Jackson ended up loving the "slopes."

Family should never be taken for granted. My little angel loved this weekend, and so did I.