So many Santa's!

Before 2015 gets too far along, I better post about Santa Claus. 

This past holiday season we were able to meet many different Santa's. Some were good and others great. We did tell our boys, which we have before, that lots of father's out there dress up as Santa to help Mr. Claus. There are so many shopping malls, parties and school appearances that the Big Guy can't make them all. So, he's hired dads to help. 
Now, these dad's have flown to the North pole for a special training on how to be the best Santa. These dad's have seen his work shop, elves and reindeer. It's a pretty important job that must be taken seriously. Scott is one of those great dad's that help fill in for Santa during his busy season. 

Preston was so cute when he would first notice Santa. He would yell "Ho Ho!!" and usually run to him. Brigham liked sitting on Santa's lap but Nathan was always hesitant and would go last. Just in case. The older boys would sit on his lap and pose for a picture because they love their mom. (I've heard she's pretty cool...)

Here are a few Santa's we met this wonderful Holiday Season. 

 In the grocery store....

In School...

At the Ward Christmas breakfast...

In RC Willey...

There were others...But I think you get the point. My boys are darling and still believe in Santa! 

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!

Santa in the Parking Lot

 We headed downtown yesterday and were able to park under the KSL/LDS Business building (because Scott works there) and as we were walking out there was Santa getting into his car! (He was just interviewed on KSL) He was so nice and came right over to the boys and was cheery and nice. He talked to each of them and called them "My boys". What a nice Santa!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS SANTA!!!

Preschool Party With Santa

 Looks like someone is super excited to see Santa!!

 All the children were called up one at a time to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Brigham asked for a bike (check!) and the remote control shark (check!).

 Santa gave the kids a coloring book and a candy cane. Brigham was thrilled!

 Nathan was fine walking up to Santa, but then the teacher picked him up and placed Nathan on Santa's lap. AWW! He freaked out! BUT...Let's see if he warmed up to him...

...nope! Later Nathan did walked up to him and give him a high five, that was pretty good!

Jeana and other cousins

 My cousin Jeana, and her family, came into town during the holidays all the way from Alaska! So, we had a party! My mom and Bill were in town and then we invited a bunch of cousins over. 30 wonderful cousins!
And guess who else came by for a visit?

 Everyone took turns sitting on Santa's lap to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Look how sweet my little cousin Katie is?! She looks like a doll with her perfect porcelain face!

Santa is trying to find out the scoop of when Zac and Brynnlee are getting hitched....They wouldn't even give him a clue!
After, Santa and I walked around our neighborhood to visit other children. It was such a fun surprise!

Look who came to visit!!

In Gavin's preschool class SANTA came to visit!! I brought in Brigham and Nathan for the holiday party. It was fun to see the boys reactions to Santa. It's been a log time since they have seen him! Gavin went up, with no problem, sat on his lap and told him what he wanted for Christmas. Brig's was a little hesitant, but then hopped up and said something about Buzz and Woody. Now, Nathan on the other hand would have nothing to do with St. Nick! It was pretty cute.
It was a fun party!
One of the kids asked where his sleigh and reindeer were and Santa told the children that they were on the roof waiting for him. About 45 minutes later, after Santa had left, and were walking out to the car Gavin starts looking at the school's rooftop. He quickly realizes there are NO reindeer up there. He asks me to drive around to the back of the school, just in case! As were driving around searching for the sleigh and reindeer, another mom tells Gavin that we just missed him. Apparently he had to leave for his lunch break. "Oh, darn!" was Gavin's reply!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!

Santa...Take Two!

Last night was Scott's work Christmas party and guess who came by for a little visit? SANTA! Before his appearance we ate a delicious prime rib dinner with all the fixin's!

Here is what Jackson came back to the table with this! A huge helping of apple sauce What?!? Skipped the prime rib and turkey? Salads? Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Whose child is this anyways?

Here good 'ol Tyler with a plate full of MEAT! He is for sure our carnivore! Santa came and again, all the kids were ecstatic to see him and to sit on his lap to tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Gavin stood close and handed out candy canes to the children after they were done chatting it up with Santa. Will brought Santa a pen and a piece of paper so he could get Santa's autograph! Brig's was in the stroller and I kept inching him closer and closer to the big man in red and he did not like one bit of it! Brigham kept laying farther and farther back in his stroller. I unbuckled his seat belt and he looked at me with a nasty scold on his face and shouted, "No, mama!" When the trauma was over Scott...I mean Santa handed him a candy cane and Brig's walked right over to him, grabbed it and ran away! So funny!After there was a gift exchange and dessert. It was a lot of fun!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Meet Santa...

Our ward Christmas party was last weekend and it was a lot of fun...Especially at the end when Santa came for a little visit! This was the first Christmas party in 4 years we've been to that Scott wasn't dressed up like St. Nick! The boys asked if dad was planning on helping Santa out this year for the party and we told them no. Gavin was acting all bummed and said he wanted dad to be Ho-Ho again this year!

We told the boys that Scott went through a special training at the North Pole, with a few other dads, to help at parties etc. Santa just can't be everywhere! :) They totally bought it!

Will, who is getting a little too old to sit on Santa's lap, but not too old where he ran to be 3rd in line to meet Santa didn't want to sit on his lap. After Will said he didn't like that Santa. He explained that that Santa didn't ask what he wanted for Christmas, just handed his a candy cane. LAME! Maybe that Santa thought my Will was too old!

Gavin, Tyler and Jackson were all excited to meet Santa, sit on his lap and to explain in detail the list of toys they each wanted for Christmas. As Scott and I sat there watching, listening and taking pictures, there were 2 more boys that needed to sit with Santa and have their picture taken also. One LOVED the experience and the other did not. At all. Check out the pictures and you tell me which was which! :)

Santa Claus

We have been to 5 different Christmas parties this year and Santa has been at each one of them. After the first one, Scott and I realized that the kids totally knew Santa was really Scott. So, we talked to them about how dad went through a special certification at the North Pole with Santa to "help" Santa. He can't make it to every holiday party so Santa has asked a few dads to help out. :) They totally bought it.

Sweet Gavin even knew it was Scott every time. Santa would walk in and Gavin would run over yelling, "Santa daddy is here!!" But would never want to sit on his lap. He would scream and cry. One time Scott used his real voice and said, "Gavin, it's me dad. It's okay don't cry!" But that didn't work either.

Brigham always was excited to see Santa. He was never scared to sit on his lap either. Brigham would giggle and clap in excitement. It was real cute.

On Saturday afternoon I told Gavin and the other brother's that that night we were off to another Christmas party and Santa would be there. Gavin asks me, "mom, Santa Dad or Santa ho ho?" Too cute.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!