You're A Mean One..

Last year, my sister told me about this Marriot resort here in Phoenix that does a giant gingerbread display every Christmas in their front lobby.  I remember seeing her pictures last year, when the theme was "Willy Wonka", and being so jealous that they got to see it!  So when we found out that the theme this year would be Dr. Suess, we knew we had to drive over and check it out.  Jessica did her homework, and found out that on select nights, The Grinch himself, along with a couple "Who's" would be there to meet and take pictures with kids.

The resort was very upscale, and knowing how pretty the lobby would be, I saw an opportunity.  We dressed the kids up, and took a bunch of pictures while we were there.  The lighting wasn't that great, but the gingerbread display was awesome!  I hope you like the pictures :)

Jake was scared of the Grinch.  I guess that's the way it's supposed to be?

 He quickly warmed up to the Grinch when he brought out a basket of big lollipops!

 I took some detail shots..it was incredible.  They said that it took about 1500 pounds of gingerbread to build this!

 I love her! I'd squeeze her all day long if she'd let me!

 I love how she is always on her toes like a little ballerina :)

 They had a little table set up in the lobby where kids could write letters to Santa, and put them in the mailbox.  Jake thought it was so cool. .. so did I.

 I bought her this coat at the end of last winter, thinking it would be great for snowy cold Utah Sundays going to church..and then we moved to Arizona.  She doesn't get to wear it that often, but I love it!

 Jake loves taking pictures with Mia.  I have to be so quick with the camera tho, to catch it before she wiggles away!

 This one was from back home after the outing, but I thought the kids looked so darling in it :)

 I love Christmastime!!!