Christmas All Around

Week two of December is definitely looking more and more like Christmas. We've done quite a bit this week. What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend was anything but relaxing. I was pretty beat the entire weekend with all the festivities. It doesn't help that I'm officially in my third trimester right now and I've learned that I can't just bend over to pick things up anymore, instead I have to squat. Anyway, the kids had a great weekend. So I guess it's a win.

How our Saturday began...

It still boggles my mind. When it's a school day, it takes them way longer to get out of bed. However, on the weekend, they can go to sleep much later and still wake up earlier than school. Why, children, why?!

Cousins get together

Apple Holiday Party

 ... at the Tech Museum (with Rogue One in the background)

On the way to the Apple party, a friend texted and asked if we would be interested in taking their Polar Express tickets tomorrow. I couldn't say no to that. This was something that's always been on my bucket list, but not on the high priority list. The kids had never seen the movie, so I had them watch it before going to church so that the ride would make sense to them. I'm so glad I did that! 

It was COLD in Santa Cruz

How we killed time before going to the "North Pole"

All aboard the Polar Express

 Lucas's golden ticket

 Charlotte's golden ticket

 I'm not so sure about the conductor...

We normally stay home on Monday nights. However, this past Monday was the last day of Bethlehem (in Santa Clara). We've been going there since we've been dating. I am positive I was in my early 20s during that time. Lucas also asked to go, how can we say no to the boy and seeing the real meaning of Christmas? Of course, his favorite part was the FREE hot chocolate (yes, he emphasized the free part for so odd reason). I always thought everything was free for him, he's one spoiled kid! 

You can't really tell, but there's Bethlehem!

And finally, I ordered family elf sweaters sometime last week and was glad it came before Christmas. I would be pretty mad if it came after Christmas! We're going to rock these next week since the kids will definitely grow out of them next year.

Elfie selfie

And it's already Wednesday tomorrow! Three more days till Christmas break! I can't hardly wait!