Sparkle!

This was our first year to go to Sparkle! at the Hilton Anatole.  They have a huge ballroom at the hotel converted to a Christmas wonderland.  There was a ton to do.  The kids went to have their picture taken from Santa.  The experience was the most exciting for Wes and I though.  The kids went up to see Santa, and the elf welcomed Wes and I to come up with them and get a family picture.  I thought that was so nice!  Next, I hurried back down to catch a picture of each child coming down the slide.  It looked just like A Christmas Story!  So amazing!  Wes and I couldn't get over it.  It was great!

They also had bounce houses and little playhouses scattered throughout.  One thing Mia wanted to try was the ice skating.  She just went around several times while holding onto the sides of the rink but said that she liked it.  She then talked her awesome daddy into jumping onto the velcro wall with her.  Wes was a little put off at having to wear the velcro suit (because let's face it, who knows who else had been wearing it before him).  He did it for his girl, though.  Her velcro suit made it difficult for her to jump, so he threw her up onto the wall.  Haha!  It was fun to watch!

There were craft tables set up, so the kids made a snowman to take home.  There were other things to do too, but we didn't have time to do it all.  It was tons of fun, and I look forward to going again next year!