Santa Claus is coming to town :)

This was a full weekend!  Friday night was the annual Big Truck Parade!  This is one of Carter's favourite things.  He continually asks about it all year and was so very excited when I told him it was the day to go!  We weren't sure Kinley would like it because the trucks honk and it is very loud.  Well she loved it!  She thought it was the greatest thing and loved going around to see all the trucks that were parked after.  The rain held off for the parade and started back up while we were looking at the trucks.  It worked out great!  I have to admit this is one of my favourite parts of the Christmas season as well :)

Saturday I had planned a cookie decorating party to kick off the kids advent calendar.  We are doing family activities this year in their calendars instead of candy.  It turned out only one set of friends could make it, which was a little sad, but we still had lots of fun!  I was a little worried when Carter opened door # 1 and found a piece of paper instead of a candy he would be disappointed, but he was so excited!  "Mommy, it's a special message!" Me: Carter what does it say? Carter: 'Dear Carter.....mommy you need to read the rest." It said 'Today we get to have a cookie party!'  He was so excited and I had to remind him that the calendar was for him AND Kinley :)  

Today was the Santa Parade.  Carter said his favourite part was when they threw candy at him and Kinley's favourite part was the big dump truck!  She squealed and laughed when she saw it.  It was at the Big Truck Parade as well and she had the same reaction both times!  Jaice got a picture at the most perfect moment!  We also got to see Santa today!  Kinley surprised us both and actually sat on Santa's knee!  She has a general hate on for people she doesn't know so this is a BIG step for her.  We get the picture next week, we can't wait to see it.  We were there a little early so Carter got to meet Santa as he came in.  He was pretty excited about that!  What a fun filled weekend!

The blog keeps telling me I have reached my limit, but in the past I have just waited a day or so and I can post again.  So check back for pictures soon!  I hope the video works :)