How the Grinch Stole Christmas

We surprised Amelia with "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" play tickets in early December.  I pulled out some fancy clothes for her to put on, never telling her where she was going.  She requested that Jason put on "fancy" clothes too since he was her escort.  (Jason calls these types of days "Mia-Dad days"). 

Since the two were looking so sharp, I wanted to get a little Christmas picture together.  Henry had other plans (I really love this series of pictures I was trying to snap quickly before Henry opened the door).

In the end, this one will do.  If only I hadn't left the tags on our light up garland. 

As they were pulling out of the driveway, I ran Amelia's stuffed Grinch out to her to take with her to the play.  That was all the hint she needed to know exactly where she and Jason were headed.  They enjoyed a dinner beforehand at Macaroni Grill and had a great night together!And I should probably mention that we spent the rest of the week (and weekend) acting out the Grinch play.  As you may expect, Amelia was Cindy Lou Who every time.