Shortly after Thanksgiving I started to stress over the thought of Christmas shopping. We have so many special people on our shopping list, we want to keep our gift giving fair but give something that people will like, need and remember! Plus, now that we're parents I wanted to make a point to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, after all, Christmas isn't about all the pretty packages under the tree.
After many gift giving discussions with Erik we decided the best gift we could give was the gift of time. An experience that would allow everyone to enjoy each others company and create life long memories. We moved forward with plans for a horse drawn sleigh ride.
We planned the sleigh ride the afternoon before Christmas Eve. It was a brisk 10 degrees but that didn't stop us from having an enjoyable afternoon dashing through the snow. Before climbing aboard the sleigh we filled our mugs with hot cocoa and cider and grabbed a blanket.
I wasn't worried about Thomas getting too cold with all these aunties willing to snuggle him!
Thomas is wondering why Auntie Lauren isn't sharing, I think she added a little something special to her cocoa.
We're so glad Erik's grandma Hazel was able to join in the fun!
My brother Drew works ALL THE TIME, we're so glad he was able to get the day off to hang with the fam!
I was a little concerned with how Thomas would hold up but he did great because he is "SO BIG!"
Thomas and his grandpas checking out the big horses!
Merry Christmas To: Our Families
Love: Erik, Elise and Thomas
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