Santa's Village

Last night Kevin got home early from work and surprised Lillian and I with a night at

I hadn't even heard about it until we got there. If you are local and don't already know about Santa's Village it is located in downtown Huntsville at Alabama Constitution Village 109 Gates Ave. Huntsville, AL 35801. It is open Nov. 29- Dec. 23 5pm-9pm and cost is $5 for anyone over the age of one. Plus parking is free downtown after 5pm.

We really enjoyed going and there were lots of photo ops.

Professional pictures with Santa were free. Photographs are available online for private viewing and you can purchase single photos or packages. We obviously took our own camera and got some great shots. I really liked how Santa was dressed. Lillian did awesome and didn't cry! She however didn't smile either. The lady helping direct the line was all in Lillian's face right before the picture which scared her a little so Lillian wasn't all giggles with Santa. None the less we got some great pictures.

This picture truly reflects Lillian's inquisitive nature. She stared at his beard and glasses for majority of the pictures

This is my favorite. The photographer was great at directing Santa for that perfect shot.

They had elves, a penguin, mouse soldier, frosty and a gingerbread man. I wasn't sure what Lillian would think of them but she seemed to be okay.

We got to decorate a gingerbread cookie in Ms. Claus' kitchen. Lillian enjoyed sharing the gingerbread man with Daddy. 

 We also got to see the different rooms where the elves sleep, and see two of Santa's reindeer.

There was also a magical garden with lights that lit up to the beat of Christmas music.

bad picture from my phone but Lillian's face cracks me up. 

We didn't stay long because it was cold (hence Lillian zipped up in Daddy's jacket) but there seemed to be a lot to do for the price. I was so glad Kevin surprised us with a fun family outing. But that wasn't the only surprise... 

that's right we took advantage of the #dayofthedozens at Krispy Kreme and got a dozen glazed donuts free with the purchase of a dozen. (We are preparing our stomachs for all of the goodies coming up this month)