Friday, December 21, 2012

A Wadkins Christmas

 We had a fun-FILLED four days in Ellensburg, Leavenworth, and Wenatchee, visiting Dan's family, exchanging gifts, and enjoying the holiday season together!

Before any of the gift giving began, we had to take a moment and sing to Grandpa Jack for his 64th birthday. We sang and danced to the Beatles "When I'm 64."
 Hanging with Uncle Andrew.
 Helping Grandpa Jack open his present.
 Lola and Mac got sleeping bags from Grandma Linda and Grandpa Jack! Pink for Lola and blue for Mac. Lola was so excited to use it at Auntie Beca's house!
 Jack's good friend, Keith, stopped by to meet Mac.


 We snuck on the side of the stage in Leavenworth during the lighting celebration and watched the high school students sing carols. Lola loved counting down to watch the lights turn on.


 Making our way around town. Last year, Lola was so scared of riding in the sled, and this year, she couldn't get enough of it!

 Meeting Grandma Arlene!
 We headed up to Icicle Creek to snowshoe with Grandma Linda and Auntie Beca. It was our first trip bringing both Mac and Lola. Both kids loved it, and we're excited to spend more time in the mountains with them!


 Lola's first snow angel :)
 Warming up. Such a happy boy.


 Mistletoe kisses for Auntie Beca!
 Gingerbread house decorating with Grandma Linda.

 Watching the live Nativity in the snow. Lola absolutely loved it. A wise man stopped to talk to her and she went on stage afterwards to get a closer look at baby Jesus.



We ended our trip with lunch at Grandma Marylou's house in Wenatchee. She had saved her nativity to put out with Lola's help. One of Lola's favorite things of the holiday season has been playing with our wooden nativity at home and spotting them around town. She calls it the "activity" :)

Thanks to our wonderful Wadkins family for the visit! Hope to be back soon!

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