Tree Time

Once we got home from our trip out East

 we reunited Chip and Calvin for a bit

 and then we went to get out Christmas tree. 

 There were lots to pick from 

but we think we found a good one. 

 And like always, Calvin had to watch Daddy get the tree ready. 

Here comes Christmas! 

Trip Home

Our road trip home from the East coast had lots of fun stuff. 

 Popcorn

 Motorcycle rides

 And, of course, basketball

 He made some progress and actually made some baskets this year. 

The Christmas Train

Grandma Happy and Pop-Pop took us on a really great train ride. 

 From the outside it looks like a normal, old train

 but inside it was Christmas!

 Here Calvin is hearing the first Christmas carol, which is his favorite...

 Jingle Bells!

 Sung by this man. 

 There was a lot to see inside and outside of the train. 

 Then the main attraction arrived. 

 And at the train station, Calvin got to sit on Santa's lap for the first time this Christmas season.

 And we got to see him again back on the train ride home. 

 Calvin even got some snuggle time with Grandma Happy. 

 And one more Santa siting. 

What a great way to start off the Christmas season!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving started off with Calvin being very thankful for the gift Aunt Karen brought him. 

 It is a little snow globe. And, little did Aunt Karen know, Calvin loves snow globes. 

 He had to show it to everyone. 

 Calvin had a good time hanging out with the family

 and we tried to get some family pictures. 

 Tried.

 Calvin made our centerpiece. 

 And he thoroughly enjoyed the pumpkin pie. 

A successful holiday!