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Amelie notices trains everywhere we go. We can also hear train horns from our house and each time she hears one she says, “Choo choo!” I knew she would get a kick out of riding the mini train so we headed over. While waiting to catch the train the girls had fun running around chasing Mike and I.

I completely expected the place to be jammed with school being out, but it was basically deserted. So we got to sit in the front car!

Amelie was intently watching everything we passed and commenting. She also asked to go in the water, but I told her it was too cold to swim

We headed to the Polar Express PJ party at the science and history museum the week before Christmas. The same as last year they had science experiments for the kids and hot chocolate for everyone before the movie started. Families are encouraged to come to the event in their jammies and aside from the popcorn I think that was Nadia’s favorite part. During the science experiment time she saw frost being created, how salt and sugar affect large blocks of ice and they did “a snow storm in your hand” which was very cool. We showed the movie to Amelie in advance so she wouldn’t be afraid of the loud sounds. She sat on my lap for about half an hour, but otherwise she did great. This is such a fun event and I hope that the museum continues to do it for years to come.

Making a bracelet at the craft table.

Early in the month we had our 4th annual PJ and Book Exchange party. It’s a fun tradition that I started and have hosted each year, but this year Tricia offered to host it at her house. Thanks Tricia! Nadia was REALLY excited that we were leaving the house in our jammies (including mommy). We all brought food for the potluck and the kids had a blast playing. After lunch we did the book exchange – one round for the big kids and one round for the littles. It’s so much fun!

Nadia opening her book. Later Elliott was helping Amelie with the names of animals in her book. Us moms always have a great time chatting.

And the post can’t be complete without a look at the prior years

2008

2009

2010

Nonni and Grandpa Brian gave the girls their personalized stockings and they are so adorable. As soon as they arrived in the mail I wrapped them so the girls could tear into them and hang them up. Amelie was not quite sure what was going on or what they were for and she actually tried to put her foot in at one point. On Christmas morning I know she will get a kick out of it.