Deck the Halls

After picking out our beautiful Christmas tree, it was time to deck the halls!  Gavin is such a great little helper and we always have fun making our tree so bright and cheery!

 He makes the perfect little elf when getting set for Christmas!

My little elf helps make our tree look so festive!

 Mama's little helper!

After a ton of lights and colorful ornaments, 

We are all set for the Holiday spirit!

All Aboard

Another family tradition that we have been doing for a few years is heading to Strasburg Railroad to visit with Santa.  Some years we meet up with family and friends, other times it is just the three of us.  No matter who the company, it is always so much fun!

This year the Grandmama's joined in the fun!

All Aboard Santa's Express!

The train ride, festive music, pretty country views- the whole atmosphere makes it feel so festive for the holidays.

And watching this little boy soak it all up makes me happy.

Santa is pretty cool too,   

especially when he gives the cutest little gifts!

A few family snapshots-

Loved capturing these moments...

Oh, the silliness!

Family traditions carried down through the years...

Memories made at Strasburg 2012...

Tree Trimmings

Our annual tree chop adventure continues...we set out to find the perfect tree and tend to spend hours aimlessly roaming, mostly snapping fun pictures together.  Despite not always finding the perfect Christmas tree, we do always capture some great memories.

All geared up in our winter best to search the tree farm.

En route to the tree farm on a tractor hayride.

Chop, Chop, Chop!

Always on the hunt to find 'the one'...

Usually turns into one that is Gavin-sized!

Yep- I will take this silly/skinny/cute tree any day!  

Good thing he's already mine!  ;)

Obviously, I can never get enough of that smiley face!  

Another tree chop down, many more to come!