All Because Two People Fell In Love: HOHOHO!!!

Today I prepared all day for a late night visit to Santa's workshop. We talked about Santa all day, snuck in a second nap for a rested little one, and pressed a mini man outfit for the cutest little toddler.

I tried to get a few snapshots before taking off but without bribery, staged photos are impossible to get with Jackson. He did do a few spins for me and gave me a good laugh or two. We tell him to turn around and let us have a look and he spins in circles until he is dizzy.

Here he is doing the GQ spin around and look over the shoulder thing.

Then we ventured off to Santa's play land. We LOVE Santa's play land!! So much to see, so much fun to be had.

We DO NOT however love Santa...

I'm proud of my brave little man for at least meeting Santa Claus and even giving him a high five. Santa didn't seem too hurt. Actually I think Santa may get that reaction a lot and he knew just what to do.

After telling Santa what he wanted for Christmas we got to eat at the train restaurant and Jackson was in awe. He is train obsessed!! Even woke once in the middle of the night to the sound of a train and needed to tell the world all about it. At Fritz's he sat patiently and watched as each train delivered food to others waiting and his eyes lit up when the train finally delivered our food.

He is serious business about this train stuff!

The night was such a blast and a reminder to me that this season isn't about the hustle and bustle I have been feeling lately but about taking time out to just enjoy a night with the ones we love. The giant Mayor's Christmas tree was our last stop. It is a magical sight all those lights, the fountains, and the music. Puts me in the Christmas spirit and makes my heart happy.

Jackson has become quite a fan of Christmas as well. He loves our tree and hanging ornaments, looking at each one carefully and smiling with excitement. We read his Christmas story book every night and have been learning the real meaning of Christmas. I am so thankful to have him and to see him light up like he does with Jess and I amongst all of these new discoveries. It is just a magical season...truly magical.