We have a tradition in our family of taking one night a week and having a "Family Fun Night". It can be as simple as playing a game of Scene It? Disney Edition (the kids favorite game right now). We might just curl up on the couch and read to each other as Connor tries to knock the books out of our hands. Sometimes we just order pizza and pop popcorn and watch a fun movie together. Lately we have been watching all the fun Christmas movies on TV. We love Rudolph and Frosty and The Grinch! Well, last Saturday was our annual visit to North Park to see Santa. This is the "real" Santa to my kids. We have gone to see him since Jack was 6 months old.
Greg and I decided to make it a special night for the kids. First we went and got our number to see Santa. (They were on around 200 and we were number 260 something) So we then headed to Maggianos for dinner. The kids were so impressed with the "fancy" dinner. They were so well behaved. They used all the correct manners and Connor didn't even throw one piece of food! All my friends know that Maggianos is my very favorite special place to eat and it was really fun to share it with my kids.
After walking the mall, shopping, and seeing a crazy singing group who scared me a little bit, we headed to wait in line to see Santa. Connor entertained himself on Greg's head! The other two just watched everyone else get pictures taken. After about 4 hours of being at North Park it was finally our turn. Again, well worth the wait. I am not a patient person and Greg is definitely not patient, but we always agree that these are such good pictures that we don't mind to wait.
Again this year all three were perfect. Connor wasn't the least bit hesitant and the other two couldn't wait to tell Santa exactly what they want. I just love the traditions of Christmas and hope to pass them on to my 3 special kids. Bailey is already a lot like mommy. She stayed on Daddy to get the lights up early this year. I never had to say a word she got him to get them up the first weekend of December! And he added some to a front window along with outlining the whole house. So, I guess you could say the French House is ready for the Holidays.
Greg and I decided to make it a special night for the kids. First we went and got our number to see Santa. (They were on around 200 and we were number 260 something) So we then headed to Maggianos for dinner. The kids were so impressed with the "fancy" dinner. They were so well behaved. They used all the correct manners and Connor didn't even throw one piece of food! All my friends know that Maggianos is my very favorite special place to eat and it was really fun to share it with my kids.
After walking the mall, shopping, and seeing a crazy singing group who scared me a little bit, we headed to wait in line to see Santa. Connor entertained himself on Greg's head! The other two just watched everyone else get pictures taken. After about 4 hours of being at North Park it was finally our turn. Again, well worth the wait. I am not a patient person and Greg is definitely not patient, but we always agree that these are such good pictures that we don't mind to wait.
Again this year all three were perfect. Connor wasn't the least bit hesitant and the other two couldn't wait to tell Santa exactly what they want. I just love the traditions of Christmas and hope to pass them on to my 3 special kids. Bailey is already a lot like mommy. She stayed on Daddy to get the lights up early this year. I never had to say a word she got him to get them up the first weekend of December! And he added some to a front window along with outlining the whole house. So, I guess you could say the French House is ready for the Holidays.
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