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Hello everyone . It was time to kick off the holiday season with hooking up with the red jolly guy. Marilyn , Katie and Hannah made sure that Santa knew what they wanted for Christmas this year.
Yesterday was a beautiful day . We left to go to the park early to see Santa. But to our surprise even though we thought we were getting there early and thought we would get a good place in line . Well we were wrong. Even though it was such a far trek to get to Santa we were still in a good place in line. Behind us the line stretched all the way to the end of the park.
Oops , well this picture is a little small. But anyways the Big , jolly red guy came sporting on the Corry fire truck . The kids were just in awe that Santa could come in on a fire truck .
Well it was going to be a little while before we got up there to see Santa . The nice thing was they had people going around offering hot cocoa to everyone while they waited. Even though it was warmer and alot less snowier then last year . The hot cocoa tasted good . While we waited we played guessing games and I spy . We stood in line for a total of an hour and 15 minutes. The girls were really good the whole time. They also thought of their list of things that they wanted for Christmas this year. One thing though is we always teach the girls that Christmas just isn't for getting but also giving to others as well. That Christmas is meant to celebrate baby Jesus' birthday . We keep Jesus the reason for the season , even though its hard to get past all the hoopla of Christmas .
By the time we had our turn Marilyn was all set with her list . She asked Santa for more games for her Leapster , and more movies for her Video Now. She also threw in that she wants a Nintendo DS . But I told her Santa picks out the things that he feels each little girl and boy needs.
Hannah even ventured up on Santa's lap. What she asked for Christmas I wasn't sure. Because when Hannah gets shy her voice is real low . So we couldn't hear it . Santa just told her to write it all down on a list and send it to him .
Katie requested Bratz Dolls . She knows she isn't allowed to have them. But she thought she would ask anyways. She also asked for more Littlest Pet Shops too. They have a HUGE collection of Littlest Pets. But they are the best toy we've ever bought . They don't require batteries ( except for one of the toys ) and they let them use their imaginations .
Last but not at all the least. Maggie let Santa know what she wanted for Christmas. A bouncy seat , and more diapers !
This was our first encounter with Santa. This Friday we get to go see the Jolly man once more before Christmas to finalize what is wanted for Christmas . We always go to the Christmas in Spartansburg . Where the "REAL" Santa lives .
One more thing before I end the blog . Katie's birthday was on November 10th and we had a fun time celebrating it . Katie got the things she REALLY wanted for her birthday . Tim and I got her the movies : CARS and OVER THE HEDGE . It was really nice because they both came out that week of her birthday . So that worked perfectly .
After she was done getting her gifts at home. We went up to grandma and grandpa's house . There Katie got the LIttlest Pet Shop get better center. She had been asking for that like forever . Well now she has it . She also got a Lighting Larry McQueen watch too.
After opening the gifts dad made the spaghetti and Marilyn made the garlic bread. Which was REALLY good. She did an excellent job making it . This was Katie requested for her Birthday dinner.
After dinner we all saved some room for cake. I'll admit it . I frosted the cake. It was a little strangely shaped after coming out of the oven. But it was all CHOCOLATE!!! I added 7 regular candles and the number 7 candle . Katie had alot of candles to blow out . The cake was really good though , and it was served along side bubble gum ice cream . Which was really good too.
Maggie enjoyed it later on
Well until next time everyone. Hope y ou enjoyed this quick little blog . |
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