Santa 2012

We made our yearly trip down to see Santa.  I had been prepping the littles all week because I didn't want them to be too scared.  I kept saying "Santa, nice" and showing them a picture of Santa.  We read Santa books.  We watched Santa movies.  All morning I told them we were on our way to see Santa.
We (I) wrote a letter to Santa for the littles.  Eli wrote one too.  He had a hard time narrowing it down to 3 things, but he did it.  We picked up our favorite helper, Allie, and got on the road!
I do want to add that the morning was a bit hectic and I never got to shower...totally evidenced in the pix of my hair!!!

Dave and Nate

Renee & Ben

Sam & Renee

Eli

Eli & Allie

Ben giving his letter to Santa

Eli giving his letter to Santa

Ben running away from Santa.

Natey sticking his tongue out.

Sam has on his "gangsta" pout.

Eli's trying to smile.

Natey still making goofy faces.

Sam with the "gangsta" pout.

Eli's hiding.

Ben's trying to escape.

and repeat captions for previous photo

Candy Canes at the end.

 

It was all worth it...

 

This is the "official" one we chose.

 

So worth it!  HA!!!

Someday we'll get a good one, right???