All Aboard!

To kick off the holiday season, we booked a ride on the polar express. Finn wasn't familiar with the film at all, and the book, only a bit, but given the premise involves trains, Santa Claus, and hot chocolate, he caught on pretty quickly. What a wonderful ride.

Despite the rain, he's thrilled

On board and ready to go

little cookie monster chomping way

Santa and the proud recipient of a silver bell

thank you santa!

Finn's buddies, Sparkle and Glitter

A quick stop for dinner at the West Baden hotel, and this elf is D.O.N.E.

little turkey

We celebrated, feasted, and gave thanks in Atlanta this November. Our days were filled with fun, and it was especially great to see and play live with the family and friends whom we only see on computer screens and in photos most of the year. Some highlights of the trip are featured in the photos here.

playing with Aunt Anne

Starting a family band

so sweet!

in so many ways, but especially in the photo, he is his father's son

visiting an idol at the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts

and another

busily helping Uncle Stephen and Aunt Jenny choose their christmas tree

The little elf heading home from the airport