Scary Santa

Luke was excited to go see Santa at the party at church this year.  Until it was time to get close to Santa that is...

Even the bribe of candy couldn't stop the tears.

Much to the crowd's entertainment, Luke was able to escape and run away.

But eventually he enjoyed his candy.

Trevor was a great Santa's helper, handing out candy to all the kids.

Jake had a serious talk with Santa.

Luke had a lot of fun with the balloon tree once Santa had left the building.

Unfortunately, Santa Claus is now known as SCARY SANTA around these parts! 

Checking HIS List

Jake took this year's visit to Santa very seriously. He was a man with a mission. There is a Star Wars toy that Jake has been wanting "forever!" If anyone could make that happen, it was going to be Santa Claus.

Apparently Jake knows the value of advertising and wanted to make sure there was no confusion with Santa on exactly which Star Wars toy it was. So he brought the picture with him to show Santa.

After patiently standing in line, hopping from one foot to another, unfolding and folding his paper over and over, it was finally time! This was one serious conversation!  Good Luck Santa!

Jake isn't taking any chances this month.  He has been keeping busy, helping around the house, cleaning his room & even came home after school yesterday and made Santa a glitter glue card that said "I LOVE YOU SANTA CLAUS!"

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Saturday night was our church's Christmas party and the famous man in red made a quick appearance. I think this was one of the first years ever that we nobody was scared of .

Don't even think about eating Santa's beard Luke!

(and I thought it would be one of the older kids I had to worry about yanking the beard!)

Any Questions?

Monday night we were having Family Home Evening with the kids and the lesson Don gave was on baptism, in preparation of Trev's big day this Saturday. So at the end of the lesson, Don asked, "Does anybody have any questions?" Jake raises his hand and says, "I do." So Don says, "Okay Jake, what's your question?" And Jake replies, very seriously, "When does Santa Claus come?"

Valid question, just totally off subject. So amid the laughter erupting from the rest of the family, we explained that it is still a long time until Santa will be making a visit. So in case you were ever wondering what important question a 3 year old may be thinking in April...Merry Christmas to all, and to all a GOOD NIGHT!!