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November 29, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Santa’s Winter Wonderland {WW #16}

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Wordless Wednesday

First and foremost I want to let you all know how Carsyn’s appointment went. It went very well. Right now we are going to wait on botox and valium. I am kind of thankful. I was nervous to start any. The nurse practitioner and doctor both said that he has great range of motion and low tone in his trunk so they felt like the medicine would not benefit him right now. They actually took a long time going over everything with us. I felt really good about it.

Since we were up in the big city we hopped over to Bass Pro Shop to visit Santa. We were in there for over two hours looking around and playing. It was a lot of fun. Dustyn had a blast playing with the slot cars and the rc trucks. I forgot my DSLR so my instagram photos will have to do.

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If you have a Bass Pro Shop near you, I would highly recommend going. They had an awesome set up and no line. It was great.


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  1. rajee says

    December 3, 2011 at 4:34 am

    You took so many pictures and put all together in this post. I love to see him playing
  2. Cordial Chaos says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    That looks so cool!
  3. Life with Kaishon says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Sarah, you are so pretty. I love your new profile picture. Knock out!
  4. Mom in Training says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    Awesome pictures! thanks for sharing :) Im you newest follower!
  5. Tricia says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Your new header is precious! We love Bass Pro! When we don't have anything to do we go there just to browse and see what activities they have for the kids.
  6. Susan says

    November 30, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Hey Sarah, I was just thrilled to read about Carsyn’s good report!! And the pictures were just adorable. Don't need a good camera when you have such beautiful children!! Thanks for being a great hostess!
  7. ErikaPrice says

    November 30, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Stunning Instagram photos - wish I could take such good ones! Looks like you all had lots of fun :)
  8. kewkew says

    November 30, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Great collage of pictures. Looks like a great time. Glad to hear everything went well at the doctors.
  9. dumb mom says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Wait. The Bass Pro shop gets all decked out like that? We have a huge on here; we'll have to check that out!
  10. Not So Average Mama says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    We love our Bass Pro shop, but my littlest ones will not get a photo taken with Santa!
  11. Christina Klas says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    Yay! for Santa Visits. :) Glad things went well... at both the doctor's and the pro shop. :)
  12. Katherine Sullivan says

    November 30, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    New follower! Thanks so much for hosting!
  13. Trisha G. says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:51 am

    Great pictures! I love the ones with Santa! Trisha @ MommaTandBabyE.com
  14. Melissa says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Good news about your appointment. It feels good when you leave a doctors visit with information. I forgot about Bass Pro Shop during the holidays. We just might have to take a trip to ours. Thanks for the reminder :)
  15. WeeMason's Mom says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Oh my gosh, what a cool place! We spent about 2 hours at a big Cabela's last month looking at the animals and it would have been way cooler Christmas themed! So glad his appointment went so well!
  16. Raymonde says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:17 am

    These are so festive looking. :)
  17. Lea says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:16 am

    WOW these pictures are GREAT!!! Looks like he had a ball :) Have a fantastic day, Sarah. Please join me over at Google + when you have a second. I would like us to keep in touch there, too because Google is supposed to eliminate the GFC on all blogs except for Blogger blogs.
  18. barefootmama says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Wow, look at all of these lovely blogs that I've never seen..how fun! Thanks for doing this! ~ Barefoot mama
  19. Veronica says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Hi Sara. Your family is adorable even those not so happy moments!
  20. Sara @ Seeing Purple Stars says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:18 am

    looks like fun!!!
  21. Gina says

    November 30, 2011 at 10:13 am

    Glad to hear that news on Carsyn & I love Bass Pro Shop. There is one along our drive when we head into Vegas. Only been in there once- but roamed for about 5 hours - no joke! Would love to get back there while they are set up for Christmas.
  22. Amanda Austin says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Just adorable. If my baby was a little older, this would be perfect for him!
  23. Jenny says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:43 am

    LOVE me some Bass Pro Shops!!!!
  24. Tammy says

    November 30, 2011 at 9:28 am

    SO glad his appointment well. ? Keeping you in my thoughts. WOW - this looks like so much fun!! We don't have a Bass Pro Shop near us - I think the closest is in the next state but man, it might be worth a nice day trip! Very cool! Looks like they had a great time.
  25. The Green House says

    November 30, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Great shots! I still have to take the kids to BP this year. Thanks for reminding me! Happy WW! http://thegreenhouseboutique.blogspot.com
  26. secret mom thoughts says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:43 am

    Great Christmas shots. I seeing Santa with the kids.
  27. Katherines Corner says

    November 30, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Good news about Carsyn :-) Happy you got to visit Santa..I could never hang out at bass pro for more than thirty minutes giggle xo
  28. Run DMT says

    November 30, 2011 at 6:40 am

    Santa was at the Bass Pro Shop! How cool! Looks like you had a great time. I'm not sure where there is one in our area, but it would be pretty cool to take a photo with Santa next to a tent.
  29. Michelle Kennedy says

    November 30, 2011 at 6:31 am

    Oh it looks magical! I'm getting so excited for Christmas :) Glad to hear Carsyn's appointment went well, it sounds like he was in good hands.
  30. Debbie/Africa's Blog says

    November 30, 2011 at 1:45 am

    Looks like sooooo much fun!!! stopping by and linking up again :0 Hope you can stop by Africa's blog and link up!!
  31. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Bass Pro Shop is such a cool place for kids! Looks like the boys had a blast! :)
  32. Laura says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    That's such great news about Carsyn--that must be a huge relief for you. I love your winter wonderland photos--your instagram photos are always so good! :D
  33. Buckeroomama says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    I'm glad Carsyn's appointment went well. That looks like such a fun time!
  34. aquariann says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    Bass Pro Shops are massive! Cute photos!! ^.^
  35. Ashley Sisk says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    So gad everything went well. I knew it would. And a new design too. You've been busy.
  36. Serendipity is Sweet says

    November 29, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Oh what fun! We did the Bass Pro Shop Winter Wonderland last year. Great shots ;)
  37. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Always a fun trip - adults and kids alike!! Tammi My Organized Chaos
  38. mommy baum says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    great photos....looks like a really fun day! i especially love the one with both of them on santa's lap at once.....happy holidays to your sweet family! ;)
  39. Kimberly says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Looks like a great place to go! We don't have one near us, unfortunately. So glad you had a good time! And that you got a good report about Carsyn!
  40. Branson says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    So glad they really took the time to be thorough at your appt! Looks like you had a blast at the winter wonderland!
  41. Honey Mommy says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Pro Bass Shop, huh? Who would have thought?! I do need to find Santa for my boys and my baby girl this year. We never go to the mall, so hopefully I can find him soon.
  42. Amy says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Looks like fun! I've never been to a Bass Pro at Christmas time.
  43. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Awesome collage!! And I love the new blog design!!
  44. Beth says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    So glad to hear Carsyn's appt went well! That looks like a fun place - our nearest Cabela's is 2 hours away.
  45. melissa says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Oh, I love these pictures. How fun! I can't wait to take Hayley and Zane to see Santa
  46. Ai Sakura says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    looks so much fun!!! I hope to get a pic of my girl and Santa this yr but it's always sooooo crowded! :P Ai @ Sakura Haruka Join in: Wordless Wednesday Linky Party

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