Thursday was actually my little girl's birthday! She woke up this morning to a brand new doll stroller and Sophia the First playset from her big bubby! We quickly got everyone dressed and ready so we could drop Colby off at school then enjoy a morning with our little princess. We took her to breakfast at Chickfila. We then ran a bunch of birthday errands. Our first stop was Party City and we got her some balloons and she loved it! She carried them for the rest of our errands! Its been a pretty low key day so far but we are all going out to Christmas in the Oaks tonight!
Thursday night we did Christmas in the Oaks! We had SO much fun! I honestly think it was one of the best years! We first went out to eat at our traditional Mexican place. We headed out to Christmas in the Oaks around 5:45...traffic was awful so we were after 6:15 or so getting there! We met up with our friends immediately. It works out great our kids get a long great. Addison is 4 1/2 and MacKenzie is 1 1/2. We all bought our tickets to the park and train tickets online so we headed straight towards that. Addison and Colby sat together and they were SO adorable! Our friends sat in front of them and Austin and I and Lindsay sat behind. I know Colby really loved the ride and I think Lindsay did too! After the train we all rode the carousel. well I stayed and watched everyone's gear. I rode last year with Lindsay so this year I let Austin take her on. Once again though she didn't want to stay on the horses so he ended up just holding her! Maybe one day she will appreciate a carousel! After that we went into Storyland and let the kids just run around and play. It was such a great night to be there b/c there were no crowds so we really were able to let the kids run and do their thing. I think they really enjoyed having friends! We split up after Storyland for a bit b/c Colby wanted to ride rides and Addison wanted to go see the lights with her parents. We met up again the train garden. Colby loved the rides. I think Lindsay kind of wanted to go too but she was too short =(...maybe next year baby girl! The kids enjoyed running around the train garden but by this time we were all pretty weary since it was a school night after all. We stopped in Morning Call and got the kids chocolate milk to keep them happy and awake on the drive home! It was a wonderful night and I love this tradition for Lindsay's birthday! IT will be a MUST each year as she grows up! I just love Christmas time with a 5 and 2 year old!
Friday was a very busy day! Colby had school and we dropped Lindsay off at my parent's house so we could get some Christmas shopping done! It was nice getting out a lone! I love Christmas shopping for the kids! We first went to a local toystore to get Colby's bike and a rescue station he asked for. We finished up there and went to Lakeside. We went in the Disney store and got them each a couple items then went to PB Kids. We finished up early so we came back to the WB and stopped at Applebees for lunch. It was a nice date day! We picked up Lindsay then came home. When we got home Austin's parents were here waiting on us. We spent the afternoon just visiting with them while Lindsay napped then they all went to pick up Colby while Lindsay and I went to get the cake. That night we had dinner togther and just enjoyed some family time!
Saturday morning we hit the ground running getting ready for Lindsay's party! We left a few minutes before 9 to get pick up the nuggets and get set up for the party. The night before we found out a couple friends could not make it so I was getting stressed that we were going to have SO much food and cake left! Plus everyone arrived late! December birthdays are just so hard b/c people are busy! Anyway the party turned out great! We didn't end up having nearly as many kids as I had planned originally but it was still fun! I had invited 16-20 kids. We had Colby and Lindsay, Addison and Mackenzie, Geneveive, Michael, and a little baby girl of a co-worker of Austin's. It was perfect though! The kids had a ball! Lindsay didn't stop the whole morning. She only got upset once right at the very end. I think Colby really had fun too! I am so glad we chose to have it at GymRompers it was the perfect location! It def made me miss taking the kids there! The teacher did say though that Lindsay and I could stop in to one of the classes this month so I hope to do that ! That afternoon we just took it easy around the house! We really thought the kids would take long naps but they both had other plans! Lindsay conked out in the car so she would never fall asleep in her bed and Colby just wanted to stay up and watch a movie. That night our church had their Christmas music. It didn't start until 7 so it was a late night for us and the kids but we enjoyed it! The kids did pretty well considering their ages. Lindsay had a meltdown in the beginning b/c she got in trouble but other then that I think she really LOVED it! Colby liked the first 3-4 songs but quickly got bored. Anyway it was the perfect way to end her birthday weekend!
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