Ava's X-mas party

Santa visited Ava's classroom this year and brought coal...

All the kids got to see first hand what they'd get in their stockings if they weren' t the best little kids Santa knew they could be.

Santa read, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to all the good boys and girls.

Then Ava sat on Santa's lap and told him she wanted a remote control car since her old one had broken.

He offered her a candycane.

And that made Ava grin.

Olivia jumped right up there to tell Santa that she wanted a pillowpet.

And then the three posed for a group Santa shot.

Gavin's first picture with Santa.

Me and my boy. I have to say Gavin is one of the best decisions Dave and I have ever made together. He is such a great baby. He LOVES his sisters and the dogs, and really truly completes us.

The Mall Santa

First the girls wanted a picture with Santa..
But then Ava gave me the "go away Mommy" eyes so she could talk to Santa in private.

I'm hoping this Santa wasn't asked to bring a shovel or a big pool to our house this year. Maybe they asked him for something reasonable and small...like a candy cane.

I Couldn't Resist

Preschool Christmas Party

Here's my cuties on the way to their Christmas Party: Is it wrong to be jealous of your child's party? This thing freakin' rocked! I don't remember Santa's visit to my school being so fun or personal... Here's Olivia hugging Santa telling him to bring her a mermaid, a shovel, a sleigh, and a pool. Everyone laughed when she said a pool. Mary looked at me and said, "Did you get that mom? Don't forget, she said a POOL!!!" I guess we are moving. And what did my beautiful Ava want from Santa...a lollipop. Someone with low expectations...gotta love it. Olivia wanted to make sure Santa didn't forget anything. Check out all the presents Ms. K gave to Olivia. Wow. I don't remember my teacher giving us gifts either. We love Ms. K. She takes such great care of our kids and is so very wonderful.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!