Field Trip - Sacramento Children's Museum

If you have a child under the age of six, I highly recommend a trip to the Sacramento Children's Museum.  Nestled in a dated office complex, we were worried that it would be a let down.   However, there was so  much for two little one year olds to do and explore and learn.  The only downside is that this place is in Rancho Cordova.  I would have signed us all up for annual memberships if it were in Roseville.  Hmmm, maybe we should look into opening something similar!

Matt and I tag teamed it with Peyton (Liam's cousin) and Liam.  They already are the best of friends, so they kept each other (and us) laughing and entertained.  There were different areas: Art Studio, Water Area, Raceways and Airways (where they learned about velocity and gravity), and a play neighborhood--with a house, grocery store, and post office.  It was a fun couple hours!

Decoding secret messages

Painting

Let's hope this is non toxic!

And washable!

Dress Up--Doctor Peyton

And fireman Liam

Christmas Number Three - Kratz

Christmas Number Two - Pelton's

Christmas Number One - Our House

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Can't Wait to Meet Her

Liam's newest friend, Sawyer, was born a week ago.  He came to the hospital to welcome her, but had to stay at a distance because of his cold.

And...one week later, the cold is still here and he still hasn't met her.  GET BETTER LIAM!!!

Ornament and Cookie {Mumm-Mumm} Decorating...and a photoshoot:)

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Someday, we will start the tradition of cutting down the Christmas Tree the way my family did growing up. But this year, the thought of tramping through a forest, with a hand saw and a one year old in tow, seemed too daunting.  So we opted for lunch at the Auburn airport, and a tree hunt at a family-owned lot in Auburn that we have been to the past couple years.

In addition to running amongst the freshly cut trees, Liam loved the nativity set, blow up train and reindeer, and "horse" ride.

My favorite part of the day was decking the halls of our home with lights and garland and ornaments, while Christmas music played in the background.   I love this season!  Liam has two little trees that he decorated--and he did a pretty good job if I do say so myself!