Ho! Ho! Ho!

This year we have had a lot of fun talking to the girls about Santa. We even started a few new traditions. My mom got the kids "Elf on a Shelf". Every night our elf, Willie, (the girls named him) goes to the North Pole to tell Santa how the kids were behaving that day. Then he comes back in time for morning and is in a new location in the house. The girls have had a blast every morning trying to find Willie. Some of his best hiding places so far have been inside their lamp, in their doll house, and on the house alarm. I have to admit it has been pretty fun putting Willie in a new location each night! We often remind them that Willie is watching and will report back to Santa how they have been. We also hear Katelin frequently telling Willie what she wants for Christmas and to make sure he tells Santa! Unfortunately Santa is having a hard time finding Hannah Montana pjs so Kate may be a little disappointed in him. Annie on the other hand rarely tells us what she wants so hopefully anything she gets she will be happy with!

Here is Willie hiding in our laundry room!

Santa also sent the girls a video message personalized with their information, including gifts they want. It was priceless watching the girls watch their video from Santa. The smiles on their faces are something I will never forget. Kate even gave a fist pump in the air when she saw the shoes she wanted in the mall!

Last night we went and saw Santa at the MOA. The girls waited patiently in line and were even posing for some pictures for Brian beforehand. (They love to pose!). This was James' first visit to Santa and he did relatively well! We got one picture before he started to cry. I am sure next year will be pretty different! Santa was great with the girls and I don't even think they noticed his strong Boston accent! :)