Weekend Vibes - Santa & Other Christmasy Things

It’s a Christmas miracle that this post is actually coming at you today because I had LOADS of technical difficulties yesterday… if it wasn’t for the fact that I had pictures on my computer that hadn’t been backed up, I probably would have thrown it straight out the window.  And if it wasn't for using Brian's computer then this post wouldn't be here either.  Anyway, I apologize in advance for the picture quality and for how brief this post will be.  Now let's pray my computer is up and running today. 

Anyway, technology issues aside, this weekend was a pretty great one.  We started it out Friday night with a trip to the mall to see Santa Clause.  The kids have seen this Santa every single year since they were born, so even though we now have breakfast with Santa at the kids’ school, we still have to go see our original Santa at the mall each year, too.  This year was a great trip… the kids were both excited, zero fear, and they both hopped right on his lap without any qualms.  

Here's the official picture for 2017:

And here are a couple more that the photographers took:

After our visit, we let the kids ride a couple of the rides in the mall and then we stopped in the food court for Chick-Fil-A before finally heading home to have a family movie night.  B put a fire in the fire place and we all watched The Polar Express.  Then once the kiddos were in bed, B and I made some Merry Cherry Mules and settled in to catch up on a couple of shows before finally calling it a night.

Saturday we spent the day hanging out at home not doing much of anything.  I got my planner for 2018 all set up so it feels good to be somewhat organized going into the new year.

Saturday my parents took my grandmother to the wreath laying at the cemetery where my grandfather was laid to rest, and my mom sent these pictures to me from their day.  I definitely want to attend next year.  It looked so beautiful. 

Saturday evening we headed to church and then we ate at one of our favorite pubs for dinner with my parents and uncle, and then B and I built another fire and watched The Holiday after the kids went to bed.  I hadn’t seen it in years and I had forgotten how much I love it.

Sunday was lunch at my MIL’s and the kiddos hung out indoors all afternoon because it was rainy and dreary for the rest of the afternoon.

My uncle and his girlfriend who always come to Sunday dinner at my parents’ house decided to host dinner Sunday evening, so we went to Stephanie’s house for dinner. 

Another great weekend in the books and only one week until Christmas!!  

*Linking up with B Loved Boston for Weekending, My Glittery Heart for Hello Monday,  More Pieces of Me for Hello Monday Linkup, and HoHo Runs for Weekly Wrap.