my2doodlebugs: Tis the Season to be Busy

This is the first year the girls wanted to sit on Santa's lap! They have talked about doing that since we saw Santa arrive at West Town Mall back at the end of November. This past Wednesday we went to the mall and both girls asked to go see Santa. When we got there, I asked them if they wanted to go sit on his lap and they both said yes! Without hesitation they went up and sat down on his lap and began telling him what they wanted for Christmas. I bought the picture they took there and was able to snap a couple of my own pictures with my camera. This is one of the shots I got. Not bad for the first time to sit on Santa's lap.

On Saturday morning we woke up to a Winter Wonderland!! We had the most beautiful first snow of the year! After our traditional Saturday breakfast of pancakes, Bill took the girls out for a little fun in the snow. Lauren just wanted to catch the snowflakes on her tongue. Allison was content just being outside! After a short stay outside, we decided it was time to get the girls some boots to wear in the cold weather. Last year we had a hard time playing outside in the snow because they only had tennis shoes to play in. So I decided it was time to go ahead and get them some warm shoes for this season.

By the time we got back home from boot shopping, the snow was mostly melted, but they were able to break in their new boots at the Powell Christmas parade that evening. We enjoyed the parade but it was indeed very cold!! The girls loved the parade and waved at everyone going by. They especially loved all the candy they collected!
Lauren catching snowflakes on her tongue.

Lauren cleaning the snow off the van.

Today we enjoyed a Christmas brunch at church. The girls always love getting to eat at church. We also enjoyed a Christmas program performed by our Children's Church and Bible Basics groups. The program was precious and I took several videos during the show, but all of them are too long to upload to the blog. I have not learned how to edit the videos, so I'll just have to wait to post any of those.

During the brunch, our preacher Mark was presented with a surprise gift of all kinds of hats from members of our congregation. Tomorrow Mark will undergo surgery to remove a brain tumor. We are praying for a very successful surgery and a quick recovery.

Our preacher Mark showing off a few of his hats.

After the Christmas program the children were treated to a special visit from Santa Claus. Here are Allison and Lauren standing in line to talk to Santa.