Visiting Santa

We've been to see Santa twice now!

Well... Sophie and I have. Will & Craig only once.

The first time was at the Wasserman family reunion last Sunday. As I mentioned previously, Sophie and I went together while the boys stayed home and napped. Then she and I came home around 3 and took our turns napping while the boys went to grandma and papa's for dinner.

I love bringing her tutu skirt into the winter season with a simple pair of black tights and a black, ruffled cardigan. So pretty. She looked adorable!
Lunch time! Turkey & stuffing, corn, sweet potato and homemade mac 'n cheese. In other words: an entirely carb-filled lunch. ;) Mommy loaded up on salads with a little turkey and sweet potato on the side. There was this great salad with green lettuce, apples, dried cranberries, tiny bits of Swiss? cheese and walnuts. It was wonderful! I think mom has that recipe and I want it!

Our extended Wasserman clan has boasted over 300 people in years past. But our show rate seemed to be dwindling a bit at just over 220 this year. It's amazing the number of people I'm related to that I don't know well at all.

Sophie was NOT a fan of "Santa" and clung to me for dear life, burying her head in my shoulder most of the time.

And then shortly after, pretending she was so brave, Sophie showed off her orange and candy cane to everyone.

On Tuesday evening, Craig suggested we take the kids to Bass Pro Shop in Perrysburg for a (hopefully) quieter weeknight picture with Santa. If that was "quieter", I can't imagine being there on a weekend. We still waited quite awhile in line. But the picture was free and we browsed the store after.

While Craig and Sophie held our place in line for a bit, Will and I walked over to check out the huge fish tank.

For some reason, whenever I see Will wearing white sneakers and jeans, I think he looks JUST like his daddy. I love dressing him similar to Craig's style. They're such a cute pair. ;)

A reenactment picture to compare to last year:

Sophie colored a picture at the craft table near the line.

I stood off to the side to take this while the professional pic was taken. Will asked Santa for two semi trucks, a rocket, a combine and a red bicycle. Ha! We're already done Christmas shopping and I think he will be pleased with his gifts this year! Yay!

And daddy had to hold Sophie, who again wanted nothing to do with jolly old St. Nick.

Not a good pic of either kid, but I like it anyway. Holy high-waters, Sophie! That girl needs 2T jeans already for those long legs!

Browsing the store for a bit.

Riding up the elevator and checking out all the animals.

Hmm... I wonder if Sophie will change her mind next year and decide to give the jolly, bearded man a better chance?