Two Santas

The first Saturday in December meant not just ONE fun Christmas activity, but TWO.  And the first one helped us get Christmas-y starting bright and early (8:30am) with our annual ward Christmas breakfast.  It was fun to visit with friends in the ward, hear a festive message, sing some songs, and meet one of Santa's helpers (who happens to be the same helper who, when Eliza said she wanted a dog for Christmas, asked, "How about a St. Bernard?").

Luke didn't really want to see Santa by himself,
and it was pretty cute to see Cat helping him.

"Jack, see if Santa will dab with you?"

#santaselfie

In other news, Jack and Eliza took it upon themselves to keep the little kids
from going on to the stage during the message and music.

Later in the day we rode on the Polar Express and loved it once again.  Cat had a babysitting gig so she didn't join us, but the rest of us loved this lovely little train ride.  It starts with "Polar Express" music, stops at Santa's Workshop, then continues back to the station with a beautiful medley of Christ-centered music (arranged and performed by our friend Candice) while riding past paintings and scenes from Christ's life (see the video below).

Notice Luke wasn't as shy the second time around.

There were cards out for us to sign for servicemen and women and for
missionaries, and Luke and Eliza enjoyed signing a couple.

(Polar Express return trip music & pictures.)