December Fun (draft)

I started brainwashing the little ones a week prior to our appointment for Santa photos. I showed them Santa photos from past years and also showed them photos on the photographer's blog. We talked about him a lot. Played with a Santa figure at the house and watched other kids get their photos taken with him at Bass Pro Shop. I was worried the most about Sheldon. He has much more stranger danger than Levi. For the first two seconds I thought they were both going to do great. Levi was almost smiling.

Oh well, I guess you need at least one screaming toddler photo.

The photographer is very clever and has Santa hide behind the bifold doors until she is ready. Thankfully it worked like a charm. And that is why I didn't go to the mall for Santa photos. Worth every penny and no line.

Three Musketeers

Oh Christmas Tree!

I love that Sheldon still uses sign language. Here he does the sign for "stop" and "again."

These little voices are sooooo adorable. It is hard to get them to talk on video, especially Sheldon. As soon as he discovers I'm recording he wants to watch the video and stops talking.

 The little ones had a snack while Big Brother cut down their tree.

Team Work!!!!

 Now for the Family Tree that goes in the living room.

Black Friday

Black Friday is all about that BASS... Bass Pro Shop, that is.  We avoided all the crazy shoppers and went bowling with friends at the Fish Bowl inside the new Bass Pro Shop. 

Our attempt at a family photo.

Three out of five isn't bad.

 Sheldon even makes ugly bowling shoes look adorable.

 Sheldon says TWO THUMBS UP!

After bowling and pizza, we toured around a bit more.

I'm hoping this isn't a hint of what is going to be on their Christmas Wish List. $$$$$$$

Tyler was excited to see the KING of BUCKS collection. He watches the show.

 The boys thought the remote to the recliner was a cell phone. They called Grandpa.

Excuse me Mrs. Clause, we'll take two of these comfy chairs delivered.