We really love that store even though we're not avid sportsmen but given that it's a rustic, country atmosphere we are drawn to it. We feel comfortable in this type of environment. Anyway, we also love the way it's decorated normally but during Christmas it's especially gorgeous. We came here last Christmas and decided that this would be our traditional annual Santa picture spot.
Both my sister and mom liked the store. I wanted a picture with them in front of this pretty Christmas tree. Riley was more interested looking at all the taxidermy around him, lol.
And of course I had to have a picture with my one and only. I love this guy so much!!
We were first in line ... good thing we decided to come here early in December before things got too crazy. We waited about half an hour. Didn't really seem that long to me. Jacob and Riley looked around and kept busy while we waited. Then Santa came walking by ... it was time.
Riley was nervous. Not sure why but he was. I'm glad he didn't cry like on previous times, lol.
The picture we got from them came out better. They got Riley smiling so that was great! He looks like he wanted to cry in this one but he didn't. I think it was because it's a bit blurry. This Santa was very patient. He asked Riley what he wanted and patiently waited for Riley to finish talking. He got a candy cane which we discreetly took away {no hard candy for him} and we went on our way.
He played at a few fun stations they had set up around the store. We walked by the huge fish tank and bought some candy. I got myself a Rocky Road but Riley decided he would eat it all. It was his first time trying it and he liked it. We are both big fans of marshmallow.
For Riley's birthday lunch he chose pizza {of course} and it worked in favor of Riley's birthday theme which was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and they LOVE pizza ... so we went to our favorite pizza place, Paggliaci. It was a bonus too for my sister because since I talk about how good this pizza is she had been wanting to try it and so she got her chance. She especially liked the 12th man pizza. That's Jacob's favorite too.
Riley wanted to sit next to her. He was having a great day so far.
My sister is so sweet and she loves my kids like her own. She bought all the decorations including the cake and spoiled him rotten. Thank you Claudia.
It was time to sing happy birthday to Riley but first pictures with the birthday boy!
After cake and ice cream it was time for Riley to open his presents. He was extremely excited about this part. My brother got him this ninja turtle beanie, socks, ninja turtle pj's, and a ninja turtle toy. Thank you.
My sister got him a set of ninja turtle puzzles, walkie talkies that he's been wanting for a while, and more ninja turtle toys. He was having a blast opening up his presents.
He's been into basketball lately and can really dribble the ball pretty well. Jacob got him a basketball hoop. Riley well, just look at the expression on his face. He loved it! We also gave him the Donatello stick, and a ninja turtle toothbrush. We really didn't want to get him too many presents mainly because he's about to get more for Christmas and because I don't want to spoil him too much with material things.
I'm happy that my mom and sister were able to visit us and to be here to celebrate Riley's birthday with us. Thankful also for this full day. It was a great day.
p.s. - I also want to thank my in-laws and my friend Moira for sending Riley birthday presents. He liked them all. Thank you!
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