Kick Off to the Christmas Season!

Since moving to Charlotte, we have enjoyed a little annual tradition that just helps us jump into the Christmas season and really get in the spirit.  One of our local malls host a big tree lighting celebration.  Although they have done different things every year to spice things up, it pretty much revolves around the lighting up of a big cedar tree in front of the amphitheater and then an outdoor showing of some favorite Christmas movies for children.  We've never stayed for the actual movie showing because it is either just too cold or too late for our child/children.  Evan has always enjoyed this tradition, and we couldn't wait to share it with Brody.  He seemed to enjoy himself and especially liked riding the little Christmas train.  It was a cold night so our little ones were bundled up like eskimos but that just added to the mood.  We were all ready to get home to our jammies and some yummy hot chocolate before bedtime. 


Our baby eskimo



Big brother didn't stay seated long. 



All aboard the Polar Express.



Mommy and the boys waiting for the choo choo.



Front row seats on the Christmas train. 



Ready to ride.



Big brother showing Brody his first Christmas tree.



A nice gentleman took our family picture in front of the big tree...we didn't realize Brody was too busy looking at the tree.


TIS THE SEASON!