Logan and I had the week together leading up to Christmas. Mom scheduled activities for nearly each day so that Logan did not get into too much trouble. Too much excitement has manifested itself in high energy and loud voices. This mom's answer is keep 'em busy and burning energy. So, Logan went swimming at the Gypsum Rec Center, saw Alvin and the Chipmunks at the theater, got a haircut and went to work with dad for a few hours while mom was at an appointment. We also made a batch of cookies for Santa and went snowshoeing. We didn't go very far because it was pretty cold (in the teens) but far enough that we earned hot chocolate and Auntie Julie cookies as we sat in the snow.
I must add that Logan's Christmas tree advent calendar has added to the anticipation of Christmas. Each night Nathan holds the Ziplock bag open as Logan reaches in to choose an ornament. He then locates where to place it. We hung the tree during Thanksgiving week so excitement has been building and building so quite some time now!
As tradition, we went into Vail and appreciated the magic only Vail can bring. We also went to dinner (and not pizza as we've done for the last several years because that was Logan's time limit!). As we ate dinner, Logan monitored Santa's progress around the world on NORADSanta.com. Logan fell asleep on the ride home. Logan was a prince and Nathan and I truly enjoyed ourselves.
Christmas Eve night Logan came in our room and said he couldn't sleep. I then laid with him giving rubs and snuggles. He tossed and turned for many, many hours when I finally told him he needed to try and fall asleep as I returned to my bed. Christmas morning I heard feet going down the stairs (despite our instructions to wake us before going down) and told him to come back up!
Enjoy just some of the scenes of Christmas from here in Colorado.
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