Christmas Time Is Here!

It truly is the most WONDERFUL time of the year! I'm so excited for Marissa to have her first Christmas!

Years ago, Kyle's family went to Alpenrose Dairy during the Christmas season...sadly, they were closed for 6 years. However, they reopened this year! Kyle and I talked about where to take Marissa for her first Santa picture and decided to try out Alpenrose. Luckily, Jen - his sister, did some research and found out they began pictures with Santa at 10am...so what time did we all arrive...10AM of course, and it was a very good thing we did - the line was CRAZY long when we were leaving - 2 hours later! 

Marissa was in great spirits after having spent the night with Grandma Karen and Grand'a (while Kyle and I attended a fabulous evening with his co-workers - thanks Josh and Michelle for a great evening!! and thanks mom and dad for watching Miss M!) 

Without any further ado...here are the photos that were captured! I feel a Christmas Tradition in the making!!!...

all of the cousins together!

happy 'Rissa

Yeah for Grandparents!!

our little family, the Christmas Edition

our sweet baby!

enjoying watching Santa & Mrs Claus - moving decorations

first rocking horse attempt

practicing for the Big Day!!

makin' her list for Santa, and checkin' it twice

silly girl

Santa's here!

First Picture with Jolly Ol' St Nick!

"did you say your beard was real?" 

she tugged on it to be sure!

the beautiful girls

Thank you Alpenrose Dairy, Storybook Lane!! 

We will definitely be back next year ;)