Our North Pole Experience

A week ago we spent a few days up north in Pinetop and Greer, in the Arizona White Mountains. We took the adventure with Ethan's best friends, Hudson and Carter. Their family has a cabin in Pinetop so we spent a couple of days relaxing, walking, biking, eating, drinking and enjoying each others company. There were no time constraints for once. The boys enjoyed every minute, especially finding some snow and throwing snowballs and exchanging Christmas gifts. Ethan got a new crane, dump truck and garbage truck, while the boys got new personalized aprons and cooking sets. All three boys have taken cooking classes together. And during our gift giving, Santa or his elves stopped by the porch because the boys were left with Golden tickets to the North Pole Experience or "Santa's workshop to see the real Santa." We spent another couple days in Greer seeing Santa, Mrs. Claus, the workshop and all the elves. Mrs. Claus made cookies and snowman soup (hot chocolate) for us and the elves let us help make toys. We also got the inside on elf school before telling Santa what we wanted for Christmas - Ethan a skateboard and scooter. Daddy-o couldn't make the trip since he was recovering from knee surgery, but we all had a lot of fun (see 7 minute video)!

You've Been a Good Boy

We Love Yo Gabba Gabba!

When I saw Yo Gabba Gabba was coming to town, I was on tickets now! With Daddy-o's knee surgery I ended up taking Ethan and his best friend Hudson. I had purchased backstage party passes so after the awesome show (it's just like what you see on TV), we got to meet the Gabba gang, less DJ Lance. Ethan looked so handsome in his DJ Lance glasses. We also met one of the guests on the show and saw rapper Biz Markie. Can't wait until Imagination Movers in February!

Rustler's Rooste

Before our trip with Uncle Jason came to an end, we had to visit Rustler's Rooste. Ethan spent most of the night on the famous slide and having a pink butterfly balloon hat made while snacking on a few appetizers. Jason and Mai has never seen so much food on the table! We sure are going to miss Jason and Mai. Luckily, Uncle Jason will be back for Christmas. At least the shopping is almost done. :)