Visiting Santa (expect LOTS of pics!!)

The girls were pretty starry-eyed getting to hang with the cast of the ballet!

Gabbi was having "a moment"!  She had those arms crossed and a pout on her face!

THat's not all that common, but when it happens, she is NOT goin got smile... for nuthin!  But, these two were still ready and raring to get the "backstage tour" promised to them by Angel Grace.

But first, a little fraternization with Emma Lou.

Aha.  Look.  We have a fourth and a fifth position.  Sort of. 

Gabbi only had ONE thing on her agenda!!  MEETING SANTA CLAUS!

I think four might be the best age for meeting Santa Claus.  She knows what she wants, can talk to him, believes in him, is not afraid, and can sit there by herself!  SO precious!!

And they were in deep discussion.  Can you believe she is only asking for one thing?!!  She wants, "Tarzan toys".  Yep.  That's it!

Talk about stab me to the core!!  Poor ol' girl misses her dog!  And I've heard that Tarzan (now called Ringo Starr), is fully potty trained!  WHAT THE....??? I cannot believe that!  We tried.  HARD!  And he also has a "sister" dachsund and apparently they are connected at the hip and he is very spoiled, so I guess all's well that ends well.

Hazel and her family were there to meet the characters too.  She joined Gabs at Santa's lap.

Gabbi really wasn't considering letting anyone else sit in his lap.  She was perfectly comfortable!

And look at how happy she is!

Precious!  So precious.  I LOVE these babies!  I love, love, love being their mama!

Ellie was excited too.  She is specifically asking for a bell from one of his reindeer.  WHAT IS THAT?!

Maybe Santa will have some idea what she is asking for.  Cause Lord knows, I haven't the foggiest!

Ok, ok.  Have you seen enough of my girls with Santa?!  I have to post them all.  I will also need to print a few of these, because I am doing that December Daily scrapbook and these pics MUST be represented.

JinJin and I took Madi with us too on this really fun day.  We did the Holly Jolly breakfast (see yesterday's post), visited Santa and the characters, went to the Christmas parade, then made it to the fireworks and looking at Christmas lights later that night.

Hey!  Look who it is.  It's Brooklynn and Bailey and their friends who were at their painting party!  Nice to see you girls again!

And since Staci was in Memphis representing the fam with TEAMJAKE, I also took a few pics of my single solitary niece.

I think she had a good bit to share with the ol jolly guy, herself.

And then came the backstage tour.  Angel Grace was more than happy to show them the ins and outs of a successful performance!

This would be the dressing room to one group of dancers.

Ellie had already seen the production, so it was kind of cool to see the props that she'd seen on stage, up close and personal.

Aha.  Ellie found a prop that she felt the need to try out.  It was just a matter of time!

And on the way out, we stopped one more time.  Sorry.  This only happens one day a year.  Bear with me here!

OOOOh, that one above might be my favorite.

And then, Ellie has really been on a kick to have she and Gabs use their fingers to show how old they are.  I suppose I'll cherish this one day! 

Whew.  All done.  Bet your glad to see all of those come to an end. 

Hey, I need a few addresses... I've got LOTS of those wrap bracelets ready to send out.  I need the following people's addresses... just email me at mojoy@att.net.  I'm sending out most of the orders tomorrow. 

Dee (snekcip)
Pat
Pamela (and Pamela, what word on your bracelet!?)
Nancy (need your order)

Okie dokie.  Does anyone else find it hard to work the last few weeks of the year?  I just want to sleep late, stay in pajamas, listen to carols, turn on the lights on the trees and garland, and chill in the house.  That is not my "typical".  I actually like work.  But this time of year, I become somewhat unmotivated.  I need to get it going!  Have a great week, y'all!

MO