Here Comes Santa Claus!

We took the kids to see Santa last night for FHE. Trevor

was so excited all day, and kept asking when we were going to see "Christmas" as he calls Santa. When we got to the mall and got in line, Trevor got really quiet. He didn't say much until we were next in line and then he grabbed ahold of my leg and said "Let's go home!" He was scared of that bearded stranger. I thought it was so cute. He has seen pictures, but the real thing is a little scary for a little guy. He wouldn't sit on his lap, so we got him to stand in front of him and give him "Five" and "knuckles" and then he warmed up a little. He had been practicing all day what he was going to ask for for Christmas. He wanted "A Beach" (Jeep) and "A Gas" (A Gas Pump for the Jeep), but when he got up there, he froze and wouldn't say anything. I had to whisper in his ear and then he finally whispered it. I hope that Santa heard!

Abbey and Haley both sat on his lap and then Trevor saw that if his two sisters could do it, so could he...Finally we got him to sit on Santa's lap for a picture. I thought Tyson would cry, but he seemed to like Santa. Taylor wasn't going to sit on his lap, but Santa told him if he wanted a sucker he needed to sit on his knee.

Taylor told me later that Santa didn't even ask him what he wanted for Christmas. He said "Santa must know that I haven't been a "Good Boy" so he didn't bother asking!"

We got that all over for this year anyway, now hopefully Santa will remember what they all asked for!

I will close with Trevor's favorite Christmas Song...

"You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry, You Better Not Pout, I'm telling you why....Santa Claus is coming to town!

First of Many Christmas Recitals

Tis the Season for Recitals....

Fa La La La La, La-La La La!

I love them, but wish we could spread them out a bit instead off all in December. Haley started us out this Holiday with her early morning strings concert. She is really loving the violin and is progressing really fast on it. I must say I am impressed. I have picked her violin up a few times and can't make any clear sound out of it. She is pretty dedicated to wake up at 6:30 am every morning to make it to early morning violin practice. She gets home just in time to grab some breakfast and then is out the door to school. She has never complained. I wish I could say the same! I am really proud of her dedication. She did a great job in her concert and enjoys taking early morning violin with three of her friends from school.