the joy found in a little place called bass pro shop

maybe a week or so ago we took four {well, really three- and one more along for the ride} excited little kiddos to bass pro to see santa. we're smart moms. we went during the day, avoid the crowds, get our free pics and get out. smart, yes. mis-informed, also yes as well. how unfortunate. as it turns out santa has other obligations during the day and is only able to make it to bass pro from the hours of 5-9. that's no good. all was well in bass pro......it wasn't until we attempted to exit that it sunk in. there.would.be.no.pic.with.santa.NOW. so here's our fun up until that point. and, i take no responsibility regarding exactly where my daughter came up with all her many faces......

she'll show you right where the big brown bear is if you ask her

and fish can be very entertaining for quite some time
nothing like a little mini tent to hang out in and share some laughs

we made it to the north pole

ainsley wants to wear his hat.......

and here she wants to know why she can't climb up that friendly frosty and snag it
there will, in fact, be no pictures in front of santa's place
all was well in noah's world. who needs to visit santa when you can see a train instead???
and the highlight of the afternoon. little blake. they have all these activities set up for the kids- and this was a favorite. noah was intrigued by blake and alec- that's for sure. pretty sure they come from a hunting family. i can imagine that's just around the corner for us. i'm glad blake could give me a little taste!!