We decided to go on a trip to Arizona over Christmas break in order to take advantage of some warm weather and watch the Tigers in the Insight.com bowl.
On the plane ride out-
Enjoying the warm park in Scottsdale- A walk at the botanical gardens- Ah- Christmas in the desert! Pregame- checking out Tempe- Tiger Tailgate- With the Senator- Game Time-
Christmas preparations begin with cookie decorating with our friend Cameron. Boys hard at work decorating their cookies for Santa-
Tasting the icing and sprinkles- Decorating our gingerbread man- Christmas eve- He's a pro at opening gifts this year- his and everyone else too- opened in no time! Connor meet Alphie- The nativity scene at Fortuna UMC, dedicated in memory of Ma- Christmas morning- Connor puppy under the tree-
In early December we decided to take a trip to Branson. We had a great time hanging out around the landing despite the freezing cold weather. Playing on the landing- With Daddy in the hurricane simulator- Surprise- Santa came to see us at breakfast! Yum pancakes! Too much and too cold! A little tired at dinner- Meeting Mrs. Claus in the hotel- "she's nice!"