I took the kids to the movies recently, since I figured it was time (at nearly three) to brave the theater for the first time. And they did great! We went to the premiere of Penguins of Madagascar, and totally lucked out that the earliest nearest showing was at a theater (I'd never been to before) with reserved recliner seating. I'd booked us three seats (obviously), but since two were together and the other next to them, we just popped up the armrest and called the two a love seat. I think it helped them that we could all sit cozy together. We're definitely going back there for future movie outings.
We had a fun weekend at my parents' in northern Wisconsin, and have made the revelation that instead of going straight up and back, shortening the extended family portion and spending the second half of the long weekend as a nuclear family getaway is pure brilliance and will be part of our repertoire moving forward. Much more relaxing...
We went to my mom's for Thanksgiving. I may be one of the only people my age who has never hosted a proper Turkey Day as she is old school and does everything herself. This will likely never change in her lifetime. The kids had a blast with their cousins...
At my dad's farm, we went out to the barn and pasture to visit the animals and the kids made their first snowman! (maybe ever? at least of this year, since we have no snow yet)
We spent a night in Madison and ended up on State Street as the WI/MN football game let out...
We went on to the Grand Geneva from there, our first time there during the holidays. They have lots of great activities (we're headed back to ski later) and fancy light and gingerbread displays that the kids loved.
The kids loved the Thomas show. It was relatively short and interactive (their first live show) and gave me some serious showchoir flashbacks. I wonder how much these performers have to take before each show... ;)
We just missed sitting with Santa there, but we did get to go to the waterpark (their first trip!)
Next up Santa visit and (their first) tree cutting!
Watching previews and having their morning snack
We had a fun weekend at my parents' in northern Wisconsin, and have made the revelation that instead of going straight up and back, shortening the extended family portion and spending the second half of the long weekend as a nuclear family getaway is pure brilliance and will be part of our repertoire moving forward. Much more relaxing...
We went to my mom's for Thanksgiving. I may be one of the only people my age who has never hosted a proper Turkey Day as she is old school and does everything herself. This will likely never change in her lifetime. The kids had a blast with their cousins...
Here playing with the girls...
At my dad's farm, we went out to the barn and pasture to visit the animals and the kids made their first snowman! (maybe ever? at least of this year, since we have no snow yet)
We spent a night in Madison and ended up on State Street as the WI/MN football game let out...
We went on to the Grand Geneva from there, our first time there during the holidays. They have lots of great activities (we're headed back to ski later) and fancy light and gingerbread displays that the kids loved.
Marielle wasn't having any of this sleigh...
Dancing!
Snow!
The huge lobby tree
We just missed sitting with Santa there, but we did get to go to the waterpark (their first trip!)
Next up Santa visit and (their first) tree cutting!
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