Santa

Mimi and I took the girls to see Santa at Spring Street Studio Photography. It was so nice, I think they are going to be some of the best pictures ever! Mylinda, the photographer is very good with children. She had the most gorgeous set up ever! She also had Santa hide behind the Christmas tree until the girls got familiar with her, which I think was a great idea. Hayden, as always was very photogenic and Gracie actually laughed and had a good time. I can't wait to see the pictures of Gracie's real smile, usually we have to work very hard for good smiles, but Mylinda was able to catch some great shots. We started out in casual clothes because I wasn't sure what the back drop looked like. I had already told Mylinda that I brought their pajamas, after she took a couple in the casual clothes, she wanted to put the pajamas on, she was very excited about the pajamas. While she was taking some of the pictures...Gracie spotted Santa behind the tree, Santa said you should have seen those smiling eyes. Santa finally spoke to Gracie and Hayden turned around and couldn't believe what she saw. It was SANTA! He was a very good Santa...he was very nice, caring and loving. He kept telling Mimi and myself what beautiful, precious and sweet little girls we have, but of course we already know that, Right! He kept kissing them on the forehead, it was priceless! Melinda was able to get some great pictures of the kisses. Hayden wouldn't tell him anything that she wanted except that she wanted lots of surprises! Santa thought that was so sweet. Hayden did tell Santa everything Gracie wants for Christmas...I thought that was pretty funny. She was to shy to tell him anything she really wanted but was very open with what Gracie wants! I can't wait to see the pictures on Saturday, I know they are going to be excellent!

We now listen to Christmas music everywhere we go in the car...Yes, Mark is very excited about that. I love Christmas and everything about it. I try to make it fun for the girls, Hayden likes to listen to the songs very loud and she sings along. Today while Hayden and I were singing going down the road...Yeah, I'm sure every one else on the road thinks I am CRAZY...Gracie started singing and dancing too! What can I say, we have FUN!

This is going to be the best Christmas ever, Hayden is so excited, which I think personally makes it the best Christmas for every one in our family! Gracie is also excited but she has no idea what is really going on, but just wait until next year.