just.about.life: Christmas Photo Dump

In my attempt to do a (very late) Christmas recap post, I have decided to just post all of my pictures followed by a quick little detail about each one. As I mentioned in my last post, we had a very busy holiday season. Just about every weekend was filled with an activity. Then the two weeks around Christmas we went to Sea World, not once, but twice (once was just Jamie and I). So here you go, I hope you like pictures because I have a ton of them...

First was the Smores and Cocoa party at my sister's house. I was able to steal these pictures that each of my sisters' took.

A wearing her antlers, enjoying a snack

She loved the swing

Wheee

I guess she wanted to go outside

A wasn't too fond of this Minnie the Snowoman

Here are some random Christmas related photos

This was the first (and last) time
A was this close to the tree

She loved the antlers so much,
she wouldn't take them off

Thursday before Christmas we decided to take a trip to Sea World. We knew we wanted to go for their Christmas themed festivities, but we weren't sure exactly when we would go. Then I stumbled upon a great hotel deal, a $350 room for $50!! Since the deal ended on Christmas, we decided to pack up the kiddos and head down before.

It was so hot the days we were there. There was a time we became concerned about A since she wasn't willing to drink much water, but in the end we all were fine and had the time of our lives. Seriously, it was an experience we will never forget, and may even try to do again next year.

Attempted a picture of
both of them

Trying to get a picture in
front of the whale

A and J in front of the HUGE tree

Posing with the snowman

Standing in front of the "Sea of Lights"

So handsome

The "Sea of Lights" just before the show

J wasn't quite sure what to think of them

A loved the penguin that was her size

Shamu show at night

Acting goofy on the Toy Soldier's stool

A and J playing in the hotel lobby before day two

A was playing with our park map

J was showing me that she ripped it

J in front of the penguin wall

Waiting in line to see Santa after riding
the Polar Express

"Sea of Lights" during the day

Such goofy boys

Me and my #1

Writing a note to Santa

What he wrote

Sesame Street Christmas

A really loved this show, J even enjoyed himself

The only character she would go to by herself

Taking a break (to cool off)
in the baby care room

The opening of "O Wondrous Night"
one of the best shows we saw

The end of the show, definitely a standing ovation earned

The Toy Soldier goofing with A

This is the giant otter elf
that Jamie won for me

Once we were back home, we had a day to recover before Christmas morning. By now, we were all exhausted, but looking forward to spending it with family. Unfortunately, J woke up at 3am Christmas morning with a severe asthma attack, so it was late before we all settled into bed for the night. Thankfully, Santa understood and made a special late trip to our house.