DULUTH 12/2:
**Polar Express**
The girls and I along with my mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila's, Aunt Vicky, Aunt Linda, and Aunt Sara went on the Polar Express in Duluth. The train brings you to the Depot where the tell the story and the kids get to sit with Santa. The girls had a great time.
Some highlights:
*Train from Fitger's to the Depot, story told, got bell, sat with Santa, train to Fitgers, bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies
*It was a bit chilly and windy, but we are true Minnesotans, so we managed to still have a wonderful time
*All the girls were so EXCITED
*Leah, Thea and Delila sat on their knees and listened intently as the story was told *Amber sat on my lap...when Santa came in during the story she stood up and waved "Hi Santa" at least 3 times (the story teller did not miss a beat). Then, when Santa left, she waved "Bye Santa." *Leah, Thea and Delila all told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Although, Amber was thrilled to see Santa from afar, she was not ready to sit on his lap - but was happy to sit next to him on my lap!
*Amber mastered "Ho, Ho, Ho"
**Bentlyville**After the Polar Express, we all headed to "Bentlyville" - a tour of lights. It is an amazing Christmas light display.
Some highlights:
*Leah- The Master Marshmellow Roaster!
*Amber liked the lights, but was not happy being pushed around in the stroller, she wanted to walk! Oh, and she did not want to wear her mittens either!
*The girls sat with Mrs. Claus, but not Santa - the line was too long. Amber, again, was happy to sit next to her on my lap!
*Leah and Thea dancing!
*The great aunts and nonna all bundled up!
DULUTH 12/3:
**Edgewater Hotel**
My mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila, Leah, Amber and I spent the night at the Edgewater, so the girls could enjoy some water park time.
Some highlights
*HOT TUB - all the girls spent time in the hot tub
*Lazy river - ditto
*Kid's Zone - all the girls played here - going down the smaller slides (even Amber - with me), except the were sure to get out when the heard the bell for the water bucket splash down!
*Tube Slide - Thea and Delila loved it, Leah walked up the stairs with me, but instead of going down the slide, she freaked out and decided to go back down the steps instead of going down the slide.
*Amber loving to "jump" in the water (from a sitting position) and then to be dipped under the water - again, again, and again!
*Rope monkey bar crossing - Thea and Leah are masters...but, don't count Delila out- she so wants to keep up with those two!
**Fitger's**
Leah remembered that last year we saw the reindeer and met Santa at Fitger's. She so wanted to do this again. Plus, she had colored a picture that she wanted to give to Santa. So, on our way out of town, we (my mom, Amber, Leah and I) stopped at Fitger's. Amber and Leah met with Santa. Again, Amber needed to be sitting on my lap (mind you we just left the hotel swimming- so the hair was not the best). Leah told Santa that she wanted a little lady bug pillow pet. Santa gave them each a candy cane. They both enjoyed their candy cane! Then we saw the reindeer (they have 2 real reindeer outside with their owners). We decided that we should eat some lunch before we left. During lunch, Leah remember that she forgot to give Santa her picture. So, we went back to see Santa. He gave them both another candy cane. Well, Mommy decided that maybe they should wait to have their candy cane. So, I took them and put them in the diaper bag. Amber proceed to reach for the bag and started to yell "mine, mine, mine." She cried all the way to the car. Yup, I guess I am the mean mommy! So, it wasn't long and they were both asleep (Amber first - before we even got on the freeway). About halfway home, Amber woke up (briefly) to mutter "mine, mine, mine" as she reached forward with her arm. Then she went back to sleep. This caused my mom and I both the laugh - we figure she must have been dreaming of her candy cane!
Leah's picture: She did not right Santa-- an older friend at daycare did that for her, but the rest is her!
HOME: 12/4
**Holidazzle**
We knew that this really was the only weekend that we would be able to make it to the Holidazzle Parade, but we were just too exhausted on Saturday night (so we had pizza and movie night with our wonderful neighbors). We decided to go Sunday night- which turned out to be a better option: better weather and not as many people! Both girls enjoyed the parade. So fun to watch Amber as she was just amazed by it all! Leah enjoyed it as well, but she knew what to expect now that she has been to the parade now 6 times!
**Edgewater Hotel**
My mom, Tiffanie, Thea, Delila, Leah, Amber and I spent the night at the Edgewater, so the girls could enjoy some water park time.
Some highlights
*HOT TUB - all the girls spent time in the hot tub
*Lazy river - ditto
*Kid's Zone - all the girls played here - going down the smaller slides (even Amber - with me), except the were sure to get out when the heard the bell for the water bucket splash down!
*Tube Slide - Thea and Delila loved it, Leah walked up the stairs with me, but instead of going down the slide, she freaked out and decided to go back down the steps instead of going down the slide.
*Amber loving to "jump" in the water (from a sitting position) and then to be dipped under the water - again, again, and again!
*Rope monkey bar crossing - Thea and Leah are masters...but, don't count Delila out- she so wants to keep up with those two!
**Fitger's**Leah remembered that last year we saw the reindeer and met Santa at Fitger's. She so wanted to do this again. Plus, she had colored a picture that she wanted to give to Santa. So, on our way out of town, we (my mom, Amber, Leah and I) stopped at Fitger's. Amber and Leah met with Santa. Again, Amber needed to be sitting on my lap (mind you we just left the hotel swimming- so the hair was not the best). Leah told Santa that she wanted a little lady bug pillow pet. Santa gave them each a candy cane. They both enjoyed their candy cane! Then we saw the reindeer (they have 2 real reindeer outside with their owners). We decided that we should eat some lunch before we left. During lunch, Leah remember that she forgot to give Santa her picture. So, we went back to see Santa. He gave them both another candy cane. Well, Mommy decided that maybe they should wait to have their candy cane. So, I took them and put them in the diaper bag. Amber proceed to reach for the bag and started to yell "mine, mine, mine." She cried all the way to the car. Yup, I guess I am the mean mommy! So, it wasn't long and they were both asleep (Amber first - before we even got on the freeway). About halfway home, Amber woke up (briefly) to mutter "mine, mine, mine" as she reached forward with her arm. Then she went back to sleep. This caused my mom and I both the laugh - we figure she must have been dreaming of her candy cane!
Leah's picture: She did not right Santa-- an older friend at daycare did that for her, but the rest is her!HOME: 12/4
**Holidazzle**
We knew that this really was the only weekend that we would be able to make it to the Holidazzle Parade, but we were just too exhausted on Saturday night (so we had pizza and movie night with our wonderful neighbors). We decided to go Sunday night- which turned out to be a better option: better weather and not as many people! Both girls enjoyed the parade. So fun to watch Amber as she was just amazed by it all! Leah enjoyed it as well, but she knew what to expect now that she has been to the parade now 6 times!
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