Isabel was so excited to meet Santa. Claudia cried during the event but Isabel had a lengthy conversation with the Red Suited Man. She told him that Claudia wanted a doll and she said Zinni dog wanted a bone. She also mentioned that Zinni doesn't need any more toys because she has too many. I never did find out what she said she wanted for Christmas. But it was fun to watch her be excited to talk to him since just a few months before she cried at the thought of having her picture taken with Mickey Mouse. Claudia sucks in her tears here for a quick photo.

We went for horse and carriage rides in one of the local little towns here. It was a fun filled night to pass all the stores and houses that were lit up for the event. Here we posed with our horse.

Family picture inside the carriage.

We went with several friends. Cameron is missing from this picture, he was being shy.

The mama's.

Holiday show

We had a great visit with cousin Kirsten who was in town for work. We are sporting the West coast versus East coast signs. I think she liked the warm weather, she may have to convert to being a West coaster. Claudia had one last playdate with her girls before her friend Julia moves to her new home in Australia.

Isabel was a hoot at her school holiday performance. She did such a good job and cousin Kirsten was able to watch her too. Isabel told me that she loves Kirsten. She just might have to move closer!

Nana and Grandpa loaded up last weekend and hit the road. They are trying to make it to Sophia's house for Christmas.

Here is a short video clip of Izzy's school performance.