Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like Santa laying his hand on your shoulder.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Trains & Lights
On Saturday, we took Cole down to Temple Square to see the lights. We decided to take Trax, and Cole was definitely a fan. I was thinking, "Oh, how cute, he's checking out the scenery..."
Until I looked closer and realized he was LICKING the windowsill of the Trax train. You know, the same windowsill that people probably do lines of cocaine off of. (Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration.)
Until I looked closer and realized he was LICKING the windowsill of the Trax train. You know, the same windowsill that people probably do lines of cocaine off of. (Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration.)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Winter Sing
Cole's day care held a Winter Sing on Wednesday night. For the first year, Cole was old enough to participate. His two's class sang Once There Was a Snowman and Jingle Bells. Cole didn't really sing - but he didn't cry either. We were very proud of him, and it was adorable to see all the kids in their Santa hats.
Cole & BFF Isak
Rehearsal with Miss Ana and Miss Lori - notice who refused to sit "Criss Cross Applesauce..."
Ready for the stage!
Cole & BFF Isak
Rehearsal with Miss Ana and Miss Lori - notice who refused to sit "Criss Cross Applesauce..."
Ready for the stage!
The Tradition Continues
I was very excited to overcome the underwhelming Thanksgiving Point and Wheeler Farm experiences of last year with a new tradition. Listening to the commercials for This is the Place park's Christmas Village sounded like just the ticket.
Not so much.
Among some of the super great activities? We got to meet Santa, who was situated in a dark building with a leaky roof and firmly insisted he be called "Father Christmas." Cole lasted for about 5 seconds.
We saw the "live" nativity, which consisted of Mary and Joseph staring awkwardly at a doll and some sheep in pens. We wandered through the "Elf Village," which was a few small buildings with animatronic elves in them. We sat through the most uncomfortable puppet show ever. Even Cole was unimpressed.
The train ride couldn't even salvage the night.
At $9 a pop, this was not a cheap activity. I give my parents props for coming along for the ride and not complaining once. My advice? Go see the Hogle Zoo lights. We looked at them jealously as we drove home that night.
Maybe next year!
Not so much.
Among some of the super great activities? We got to meet Santa, who was situated in a dark building with a leaky roof and firmly insisted he be called "Father Christmas." Cole lasted for about 5 seconds.
We saw the "live" nativity, which consisted of Mary and Joseph staring awkwardly at a doll and some sheep in pens. We wandered through the "Elf Village," which was a few small buildings with animatronic elves in them. We sat through the most uncomfortable puppet show ever. Even Cole was unimpressed.
The train ride couldn't even salvage the night.
At $9 a pop, this was not a cheap activity. I give my parents props for coming along for the ride and not complaining once. My advice? Go see the Hogle Zoo lights. We looked at them jealously as we drove home that night.Maybe next year!
Gingerbread Houses
It's time for the annual Thomsen Gingerbread House Extravaganza! :) This year, the kids were even more into it and spent a lot of time decorating. Cole mostly ate candy.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
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