It's the little things that mean the most.....

When I pray for these children my prayer is for them to have kind, loving hearts....this is our life...our journey...our Hardy Hearts....

Monday, December 31, 2012

A Magical Christmas night!

We jumped in the car and headed to Santa Claus, Indiana for the evening! Our first stop was Santa's Candy Castle!
I have never had such yummy gourmet popcorn!

and the frozen hot chocolate.....too die for!

I had a magical moment with Riggs there.....he was looking at ornaments and picked up a bell and shook it close to his ear..."I can still hear it, Mom".......this moment may have made my Christmas complete.


Outside they had wood carving and wonderful fire!
Then it was off to the Christmas store to shop for ornaments!




When we left it was dark! And all things Christmas looked magical and seemed to glow!
We headed to Rudolph's story in lights.....

It was beautiful!
Our last stop was Santa's lodge for supper.....
and time with one of Santa's helpers.....
I love you and I want a bike!
I love you and I want a motorcycle!
and then Riggs wanted a turn too.....
I believe....
and all I want is an iPhone.....
but my mom and dad said no....so please...if this is real....bring me one....


Lila was more comfortable with Mrs. Claus....
After dinner we changed into our jammies.....

and heading over to take a picture in the sleigh we ran into Santa.....the real one....the real and true Santa!!!!
He knew our names...and you could feel the magic!
How lucky were we to have this moment!!!??? A once in a life time!
and the littles were happy......literally glowing with happiness!



We settled into story time with Santa....
and I was so happy sitting with my BFF in our matching Pj's taking it all in....
It was a fun....magical...Christmas night!
We ended it with milk and cookies.....


and then headed home....just as happy as we could be!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Breakfast with Santa

It's become a Christmas tradition to have doughnuts with Santa at the Timmerings!
 It's always just the best morning and so much fun!



 Santa loves the ladies!

It's just a happy morning with neighbors and a fun way to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!