Christmas in a Nutshell

There is a really good reason I should update this blog more frequently... I'm getting old and I can't remember things from two months ago. Sigh. 

We spent a few days over the actual Christmas holiday with my mom and family. The kids made cookies, chased cats and dogs, fed goats, road in the farm truck, and got a ride on the four wheelers from my grandma and grandpa. 

I try and get pictures of the kids together. We were so good at it when Beckham was less than a year; taking monthly shots of the boys. I just love seeing how much they've changed individually, but also how they changed together.

This shot is from Christmas last year (2014)!

And now, THIS!! Beckham (aka Repeat) trying to copy his brother!

And of course, not wanting to sit still.

I'm really trying to get better about getting in some of the shots with the kids. No matter what I look like, or what I'm wearing!

Here's a few bloopers from the family photo session. This one of Heath cracks me up.

Now that's a good one!

 My little boy is not so little anymore. He's a little less willing to take a "nice" picture, and more often than not - you get silly Cayden - which is fine, because it is a true representation of him!

Opening presents Christmas morning! They were VERY into Santa Claus this year. Cayden had made a lot of requests, but I think he was excited by everything! 

Aunt Sarah made the boys some super hero costumes! They put them through the ringer first thing!

And my baby boy. Who is a little less like a baby these days, and more like a little boy.

The Polar Express

I'm a little behind, sorry. The kids were really into The Polar Express this year. I would even venture to say that it was one of Beckham's favorite movies. We started talking to the kids about riding the Polar Express when we got to Arkansas, and they were pumped! We talked about seeing Santa Claus and having hot cocoa and cookies. 

We bought special pajamas to wear (Paw Patrol and Blaze), and donned our new coats to brace ourselves against the 30 degree temperatures! 

Cayden was really excited about his ticket wit the C on it.

Once the train started moving and the cocoa was served, they really enjoyed themselves. The train was kind of old, but the kids didn't mind. They read The Polar Express out loud to the guests. We saw some Christmas lights and there were some elves dancing along with way!

Santa Claus was pretty great. He was great at talking with the kids and joking with them. I have to say my favorite part was getting the bell!

Cayden has already requested to ride again next year! We chose the 4:45 time thinking that it would be better to eat after, but I think the 6 o'clock ride would be good next year - it seemed much less crowded!