Christmas at the Carrillo

The night after riding the Polar Express, we headed to Leo Carrillo Ranch for the tree lighting.  Moses napped for too long, so we missed the lighting but got to walk around the ranch and see Santa. 

Here's Moses posing with Frosty the Snowman.

"I can't believe I have to tell Santa again what I want for Christmas.  Man, he's forgetful!"

First Class Ticket on the Polar Express

On the first weekend of December, we made the trek down to Campo to ride the Polar Express with the Raymundo family.  Moses survived the hour and a half ride down there and was excited to ride a train and see Santa Claus.

Moses, Reese, and Rowan had matching pajamas for the special train ride.  However, we didn't get any pictures and Moses insisted on wearing his pirate shirt over his pajamas. 

"I'm just eating some snacks while waiting for Santa!"

The wait was over and it was Moses' turn to sit on Santa's lap to tell him what he wanted for Christmas.  Surprisingly, Moses wasn't scared of him and told him that he wanted a monster truck and a big TV for Daddy (too bad that Daddy wasn't getting that big TV...must be on the naughty list). 

"I can't believe that he is really going to get me what I ask for....REALLY?!?"

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Tree

With the new baby's arrival in a few short weeks, we wanted to get a jump start on the holiday decorations.  So the weekend after Thanksgiving, we got the house ready for Hanukkah and Christmas.  Being the below par paparazzi, we didn't get any pictures of all the holiday decor, but the picture below pretty much sums it up.

The morning after all the decorations were up, Moses wanted to touch the tree and this is what happened.

"OOPS!  Santa....I can explain....."

Beach in the Fall

You gotta love San Diego!  We were lucky enough to get to spend the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the beach. 

As you can see by the sunscreen all over Moses' face, it was a pretty hot day.

"YEAH....I'm at the beach...."

"...it's sunny San Diego!"

"I LUCKY!"

Thanksgiving - V-train Style

This past Thanksgiving, we were fortunate enough to get to spend it with great friends, the Vettraino family.

By pure coincidence, the two preggo mommies dressed like twins. 

The only family portrait taken while Mommy was pregnant.

THANK YOU AYLA, NICOLE & REGI!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Snow in San Diego

On the weekend before Thanksgiving, we headed back to SeaWorld so that Moses could play in the snow.  He absolutely LOVED it!

"Hi Mr. Snowman!  I'm gonna give you a kiss!"

Moses waiting in line for the sled.  Notice how he's trying to scoop up some snow.  What do you think he is going to do with it? 

That's right!  He ate it!

"Hi Mommy!  It's almost my turn on the sled!"

Check out the big boy sledding all by himself.

He's even trying some cool tricks with his feet up in the air.

"I ROCKED that!"

After that intense sledding, Moses need a snack....and what better snack is there than cotton candy at an amusement park.

Unlike his mother, Moses didn't find the sweet snack that tasty.

Sesame Street

Moses spent Halloween morning at SeaWorld with his buddy Charlie.  With two crazy toddlers, it was pretty hard to get any good pictures. 

Neither of them are looking at the camera, but it was the best one. 

We love you, Elmo and Grover!