Santa Sightings

     I absolutely love this time of year.  Having kids has only magnified my love for the season.  For me, there are so many things to enjoy about this time of year. I am one of those nerdy people who could listen to Christmas music everyday.  I enjoy shopping for people I love.  I love to spend time with my Family.  I can't get enough of the Holiday goodies. It is great when people use this time of year to help lift one another up.  And the list goes on.  

     I have absolutely loved watching Aidan and Ember revel in the season.  They are so taken by all the lights and decor and have utterly loved seeing Santa. 

    The other day we went to Sam's club.  We moseyed around and ate a few samples.  One of the demo-ers was an old guy with a white beard and a Santa hat.  When we got to his table, he shouted, "Merry Christmas" and then, "Ho Ho Ho!"  The look on my kids faces was just priceless.  They were so tickled.  Then, either the same day or the next, we walked into Walmart where to greeter was also wearing a Santa hat and had a similar gray beard.  The kids looked at him and then looked at each other with pure joy.  The looks on their faces were priceless. 

3rd Times the Charm

Ember discovered how to open my mascara!  She was so pleased, she marched right up to me to be sure I could see how beautiful she looked!  I was a bit shocked.  I didn't think she would be able to open the lid herself (I don't even think Aidan has quite figured it out).  So I assumed that I must not have tightened it properly.  That is until she did it again...and then again!

Needless to say, I have now moved my mascara from its usual location.

More Christmas

What a beautiful Christmas Present!!

Aidan didn't want to miss out on the picture taking action.

Nativity

We were setting up all the Christmas decorations and then I looked over at Ember and she was doing this:

I looked a little closer and she was trying to ride this tiny horse from one of our nativity sets.  It was so funny.

At the same time, Aidan was stacking a different Nativity set.

Who knew these were so much fun?

Bangs

After much deliberation on my part, I finally gave Ember bangs.  I am so glad.  I love them.  She looks so cute I think.  It kinda of tames her adorable, wild curls.  What do you think?:

Before

After

Don't Mind her adorably messy face!!! (but frosting is oh so yummy)