our SHINNanigans: Bethlehem and Birthdays

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Bethlehem and Birthdays

Christmas is not Christmas without going to Bethlehem... twice! But before that happened, there was some rain...

Every single year, it rains during Bethlehem weekend

Stopped by for some appetizers @ Apple Daddy

We missed Bethlehem in Santa Clara last year. This year, both kids were really excited to see Bethlehem after learning all about it in school. Lucas was totally into it and didn't mind standing for an hour. Once we got in the car, he passed out. After we transferred him to bed, he passed out again. If you know Lucas, he NEVER, EVER falls asleep like that unless he's super tired.

Girls selfie

Practicing his sword skills

On Saturday, we went to another Bethlehem (Live Nativity) at a church right across the corner from us - Apostles Lutheran Church. This one had more hands on activities which Lucas really liked. His teacher goes to this church so it was a nice surprise for the kids to see her there, too.

Petting zoo

Coloring stockings

We had our first boys and girls breakfast date this morning. The boys went to (Old) McDonald's and the girls went to a donut shop. Since both kids are no longer babies, maybe it's time to incorporate more of these parent/child dates.

"Hold up your donut and say cheese"

Char also got special Strawberry milk

Charlotte went to one of her classmate's birthday party this weekend. I should've brought Lucas too since all the older (4 year old girls) know Lucas (and apparently talk about him at home). My little stud has no idea he's such a stud.

With the birthday twins

CAKE!

After going to the birthday party, we started celebrating Mommy's birthday. It was our first time having Sunday brunch at Dolce Hayes Mansion. We knew it was close to us, but didn't know it was THAT close!