Build a Bear (Reindeer)

The boys absolutely adore Rudolph and his other reindeer friends, so when we saw Rudolph at Build a Bear, we just had to have them!

We kept it a surprise from the boys until we arrived at the store and the look on their faces was worth the highly overpriced stuffed deer (I believe those were Tbirds words!).

Owen called his Rudy and Griffin called him Comet (of course)!

New bedtime companions for the holiday season :)

Christmas Eve Traditions

It started when Owen was two. He has loved Rudolph from the very beginning. Tony had convinced Owen he saw Rudolph flying outside on Christmas Eve and to watch out the window for him. He then put on my brown puffy coat and a flashing red nose and went galloping outside the front lawn. Owen was amazed!

Since the year, we have made it a tradition to make Reindeer food and spread it on the front lawn for Rudolph to stop in for a snack. Once he made his visit the boys would find a present waiting for them in their bedrooms from Rudolph!

This year our neighbours participated and the children loved it!

and of course.... some cookies for Santa too!