Second Santa sighting!

We went for a Santa train ride at the Nevada Railroad Museum.  The train was awesome.

"Say cheese!"

Gunnar loved seeing Santa again and getting a candy cane.

Levi would still prefer that the man in the red suit STAY AWAY!

Just another morning run

Hmmm... my hair is frostbit!

And Joslyn's (my awesome new running buddy!!) eyelashes froze!

Oh look... perhaps that's what running in 4 degrees F does to you!!

GE Christmas party

Now that Erik is no longer working remotely, we actually get to partake in the fun GE festivities.  Gunnar got to ride on the float at the Parade of Lights (great parade, but too cold to take pictures!), and Erik got to grab my bum as we posed for a picture at the GE Christmas party.  Nice.

First Santa sighting of the year

Our first visit with Santa this year was at the Genoa pancake breakfast.  The boys got to go up on stage to visit with the man in the red suit, and Gunnar was very excited to go ask him for a blue skateboard.  Levi was having fun until he saw that strange fellow.  He then proceeded to let out a deafening scream, causing a brief hush across the room as folks wondered if we had actually dropped him on his head.  Fortunately for Levi, the camera battery died as we tried to get a picture of his terrified face.

During the breakfast, we had the opportunity to write a letter to Santa, which Santa has since replied to.  On the letter, Gunnar drew a large circle with small, deliberate characters inside.  I asked him what he was drawing.  He said, "I'm writing letters to Santa."  Priceless!

Watching "Toy Story"

STOP! You must not hop on Pop!

Hooray for Patty!

We were so excited for Patty to come visit!  Now that most of the boxes were out of the house, it was time to decorate!  Patty immediately put her skills to work and helped us get this house looking good.  Many of our pictures are on the walls, the living room is very livable, and all of our Dr. Seuss friends welcome you with open arms as you enter our playroom.
We did manage to take a break while she was here to take her up to Tahoe and see the gorgeous views of Emerald Bay.

Patty, thank you for all of your help, and we can't wait to see you and Rooty next time!!