Doesn't it seem like the days in December fly by at warp speed? Christmas is almost here, and we're managing to stay busy like everyone else. Here's our life as of the last few days..
We went on a little roadtrip and visited 2 cities that we could potentially call home next year. First stop, Indianapolis. We loved this city! It seemed like a BIG city to us Toledoans...but after talking to a guy from New Jersey, it turns out that "Indy is just the perfect little town."
We did some exploring while Eric interviewed and the boys couldn't get enough of the looking out the big windows downtown at the mall. Sam was quick to point out several pedestrians who forgot to look both ways or hold hands while crossing the streets below; he's my son. What can I say? He also kept saying, "Mom, those people down there don't know what they're missing!" Indianapolis seems to have so much going on. Pro sports teams, lively downtown, fun parks, low cost of living, etc. Indy was a huge hit...so was wrestling in the hotel bathtub.
Next stop: Kalamazoo, MI. This little city felt much more festive as it greeted us with lots of snow! Sam was beyond thrilled and again couldn't stop eating it. Max had a love-hate relationship with the ice and snow. He loved to pick it up and carry it around, but wouldn't put it down for anything...even if that meant pain and numb fingers. Kalamazoo proved to be a great place too; much smaller than Indy but beautiful and very family friendly! I think I could do Kalamazoo...!
And last night we got our letters mailed off to Santa! The boys also sat on Santa's lap. We didn't pay the $200 (slight exaggeration) to get their picture taken, but they loved it! Santa was so cute with them. When Sam asked him for a killer whale, Santa's reply was just perfect, "Oh, you mean Orca Whales. I love Orcas too, Sam." You can just imagine the smile that spread across my little 3 year old's face. Santa loves Orcas, too! Max also loved the Jolly Old Elf. He walked right up to him with his arms wide open and begged for Santa to pick him up! I can't wait to get a picture with Santa on Saturday at our ward party. I just hope the boys will have the same reactions they did last night.
I love this time of year!!
7 comments:
the city looks like so much fun! it's not toledo- but I'm sure you'd find things to do if you ended there :) how exciting to be seeing all of these new potential places to live- although probably stressful too!
those both sound like great cities! and such cute pictures of the boys! i love the ones of max holding the ice! :)
it was fun to see your parents last night..we are excited to see you guys next week!! :)
CHRISTMAS and CHILDREN...they just go together so well! I LOVE the picture of them mailing their letters to Santa....I hope he remembers to come to Utah! xo
That picture of Max holding the ice is classic!! Such a good picture.
So glad to hear that Indy is such a fun place. I can't wait to find out where you guys are headed in the fall!
oh I have just fallen in love with your boys from afar :) Both towns seem like great options!! Good luck!
All those pictures are simply adorable. I am SO excited for you guys to get here already.
How nice that you could all visit potential places you will be living the next few years. I loved the pictures. It was special to celebrate Christmas with you yesterday. I love you all so much. Grandma Verda
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