Visiting Santa

On Monday we braved the crowds at the mall for a visit with Santa.  Nobody was scared and we didn't have to wait too terribly long it was good.  And nobody surprised me with their request from Santa.  Here is the cute picture we got.

Decorating for Christmas

On Sunday Jake brought out tree up from downstairs.  The kids have been dyeing to decorate for Christmas and finally on Sunday we found the time.  It was fun to watch them decorate the tree, even if they put all the decorations on the same side of the tree.  We eventually got it all evenly decorated.  (but I am thinking that I am in need of some new ornaments)