He's makin' his list and checkin' it twice

Last Saturday we braved the crowd and took the kids to see Santa at the mall. We were at least an hour back in the line and as if it were divine intervention, the digital camera broke and they let everyone who wasn't planning to buy pictures from them move ahead in the line. We waited less than 5 minutes!!!!!

Gracie wasn't sure about sitting on Santa. Last year, I traumatized her and made her sit on Santa and take a picture.... I'm sure Santa loved having to hold the screaming, flailing child. This year, I decided it wasn't that important. Daddy just held her by Santa. She asked for a Barbie.

The boys were so excited and a little nervous. Braden asked for a guitar and Rhett asked for drums...............

We've been talking to them alot about being thankful for what we have and asking them to think about what they really want for Christmas. They won't be getting a whole lot this year...and we've talked to them about that. Last year, they had a pretty big Christmas, but that won't be the norm. While I was so proud that they only asked for 1 thing, did it have to be items which will produce loud, loud noise?

They have been good and they are on Santa's good list, so does Santa have a choice but to bring them the ONE thing they asked for? I think not.

Does anyone know where I can get a good deal on a bulk supply of earplugs?