Last weekend was Marcy’s birthday and she decided that we would go to a Christmas party at our old neighbor’s house. So, we all got dressed up and I took this cute birthday photo with Marcy and the kids.

The other big activity last weekend was getting the kids reindeer. Both kids picked out a reindeer to decorate and then displayed them proudly at home. Here is a photo of Jude doing his best “I am not smiling” face.

This weekend we made the two hour drive from Denver to Canon City to take the Santa Express Train. Marcy had heard other parents talking about how great the train was for the kids so we thought we would give it a try. We weren’t disappointed. The kids loved it. Santa came by and chatted with the kids and an elf gave them both special reindeer bells that they treasured. Then they got to sit on Santa’s knee for an official photo.

We hardly ever get a decent photo of the four of us so when we all got dressed up to go to the annual Briere Christmas party on Friday night I thought I would give it a try. So, here is the Renton family in front of our tree.