Santa time!

Christmastime has arrived at Lauckner's and we're having a lot of fun celebrating the season.

Abigail is really getting into the Christmas spirit: she sings Jingle Bells non-stop, randomly bursts out with "Merry Christmas!", and throws in some "Ho Ho Ho" for good measure, too.

She loves reading about Santa, seeing him in movies, and telling us what she'll ask for  (which by the way is a cat (come again?!) and a puppy for George  (ha!)

So we were super excited to bring the kids to meet The Big Guy last weekend, but they weren't having it.  

Abigail was reluctant to be within 5 feet of the guy and George, well...

Let's just say the whole ordeal really pissed him off   :)

Of course, once out of arms reach they were curious and calm; watching Santa talk to other kids and shyly waving from afar.

(always the case!)

The highlight for George was a visit with Santa's reindeer.  He spent a solid five minutes shamelessly flirting with them before allowing us to leave.

Then it was off to the carousel.  

Abigail could have rode that pink horse all day, but George was in a mood.

(little did I know his weekend cold would land us at Children's urgent care with a 105 fever and ear infection Monday night...that explains it!)

Back home that evening we put lights on the tree and I finished my shopping.  

Now that the house is decorated, my cards are mailed, and shopping is done, it's time to enjoy the Christmas season with my little family.

The best gift of all.

Merry Christmas, friends.