Christmas Festivities

I can safely say that Christmas has not flown by for us. Hudson and I put the tree up before Thanksgiving because I didn't want to get to Christmas and be super sad that it went too fast. Even though I will still probably think it went too fast after it's over but Hudson and I have done our best to soak it all in. 

After Christmas in Boerne the Friday after Thanksgiving we've been taking trips to Garden Ridge to see the huge blowup snowman, santa, Christmas trees, all things Christmas. 

We helped decorate mawmaw and pawpaw's Christmas Tree.

Friday the 13th we went to Karl's work Christmas party for kids. Santa was there with a present with Hudson's name on it! I thought it was such a cute idea. They asked us to send them a gift idea and they would get it and have Santa give it to them at the party. Such a sweet idea. When we got there we decorated a cookie. Hudson was eating the decorations. Boy loves candy..who doesn't? :) They had a photobooth and my angel wanted to put the props on. So cute! At first he was hesitant and then when he saw mommy and daddy put on he was ready to play dress up. He didn't want to sit on Santa's lap but kind of warmed up to him on a talk with mommy :). 

The next morning we went to the Budafest Parade. We stood where we always used to stand with my mawmaw. We used to go every year with mawmaw. Hudson and Noah had a blast. Then we waited to take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus and got a classic crying baby picture. Hudson didn't want to get close. Noah was adorable. He told Santa he wanted a jackhammer. 

That night pawpaw and I took Hudson to Marble Falls to walk their trail of lights. We did the round twice. Drank some hot chocolate, ate a rice krispy treat and had a great time. 

Sunday night we went to the Buda Trail of Lights with mawmaw, pawpaw, Ashley, Thomas, Brigette, Bryan, Jessica, Vincent, Riley, Wendy, James and Noah. The lights were great but it was busy as heck. I won't sugar coat this. It was kind of a nightmare. Trying to keep up with Hudson. Running after him and trying to keep an eye on him while trying to stay with the gang. We took notes and knew we were going again with nana and pops so I packed candy for our next trip. 

Tuesday, 12/17 also nana's bday, we went to the Buda Trail of Lights again. Hapa came and it was wonderful. There was barely anyone there and marshmallows were a good idea :). Much better. 

Wednesday 12/18 nana, pops, hapa, Hudson and I went to the trail of lights. That was very busy but we had a great time. Hudson kept running to hapa. Wanted to help push his wheel chair. 

After all of these festivities I can honestly say we have soaked in a bunch of Christmas spirit.