Merrrry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Bloggers! Here are a few pictures that encapsulates our Christmas Day 2008.

Setting out cookies for Santa the night before:



The first time in the truck...I think he was a little shell-shocked!



But he quickly got over it in the ride to Nanny's! Every Christmas morning we all head over there in our pajamas.



Griffin's 2nd favorite gift. The best part? Nanny agreed to keep it at HER house!



Lunch at Nana's

I didn't get pictures of the rest of the day. What you're missing is a quick ER visit for cousin Georgia, a tantrum from Griffin and a good bit more fun ;) It was a great day but 5 Christmases is enough to last us until next year, I think.

A Christmas Playdate

Today was the playgroup's Christmas playdate!! We had a Santa visit, a delicious lunch, yummy dessert, and a book exchange! There's A LOT of pictures ahead so I'm not going to caption most of them. A picture speaks a thousand words, right? :)

The reason we started this crazy group in the first place, our precious babies!



Our lovely host Ashley, thanks so much for letting us tear your house up!



Santa came right in and sat down to read a book to the kids. I highly recommend this as it really does let the kids feel so much more comfortable with him.



I got a picture of every one of the kids with Santa except Ava! Sorry Ash!



















Lunchtime! There was a big kids table and a little kids line up.





Mrs. Deanna brought along goodies to make candy Christmas trees.















And finally, the whole group together!

I'm so thankful for you ladies and your children. Our days are much brighter and more fun with you in our lives. Merry Christmas!

BBMS Christmas party!

Friday was Griffin's BBMS Christmas Brunch.

The class troublemakers! You'd never guess it, would you?!

The boy loves his candy "ranes".

Santa came along for some waffles, sausages and to drop off some presents.

Grayson is not a huge fan of the man in the big red suit :)

Griffin would suffer through just about anything as long as he gets a present from it!

His new favorite toy, Elefun!

With teacher's helper Ms. Jenny.

And the fantastic, I don't know how she does it teacher, Ms. Shawna!

We love BBMS!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Griffin got to visit with Santa this weekend. He's not always been a huge fan of the jolly man in the bright red suit but we've always gotten through it with no tears.

I was a little worried this time....





...but we finally got the smile we needed!



Mimi even got in on the action!



Next it was brunchtime.



We had to end our special visit with COOKIES!

(Last) Tuesday was the White Lighting Ceremony in Downtown St. Marys. I've been going to this event for as long as I can remember and I was so very excited to finally take Griffin.

Beginning at dusk at processional starts on Osbourne Street and heads towards the waterfront. Mr. and Mrs. Claus lead the parade with carollers, dancers and walkers strolling to the music and cheers of the passers by. As Santa rides by the Christmas lights in the trees turn on and finally when he reaches the waterfront a 60 foot tree is lit. The Mayor welcomes in the Holiday Season and more entertainment begins on the stage. Santa and Mrs. Santa listen to the Christmas wishes of the boys and girls. It is a truly magical experience.

Griffin and his sweet Emma

Waiting on Santa!



Ashley all bundled up with Brycie, I didn't get a snap of Ava. She always seems to be too busy for me to get her!



Still waiting!



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SANTA!!



We followed behind him watching the dancers perform selections from The Nutcracker Suite.



I thought this was the silliest picture but Walker has on the sweetest face so I had to post it. What a little cherub!



Daddy made it too! It's so nice to have Jonathon be able to make these special moments.






On the way back to the car...



Merry Christmas St. Marys!!