Merry Christmas!

Christmas morning prep...

On the list... A big baby like Santa brought last year, but a boy to be the daddy, chapter books, nose pincher for swimming, clothes to take on and off dolls.  She also made sure to tell Santa she was getting a brother soon!

Christmas morning...

May you all have a wonderful and magical Christmas!!

A Magical Visit with Santa

Our local Rotary club offered a breakfast with Santa this morning, so of course we went!  Allyson didn't know Santa would be there until we pulled in the parking lot.  It was fantastic!!  Decorations, stockings for the kids, music, breakfast and Santa himself!!

Allyson asked for a new baby doll (boy to be the daddy!) and more chapter books.  I think Santa will have an easy time with those!  ;)  Over the course of the morning, Allyson talked to Santa tale st four separate times.  I a excited for the Rotary to do this as an annual event!!

They held a raffle for faux beautifully decorated Christmas Trees.  Allyson won the first one!!

Surprise vacation!

This weekend was full of surprises!  Allyson didn't know, but we had planned a weekend at the coast.  Here are some of the highlights:

A little holiday spirit!

Which wouldn't be complete without window clings!

Morning view... Ahhh!

Sneaky kisses!

Serious about her painting!

MaMoo is painting too!

Daddy's picture was so fancy, Allyson hung it in the window for everyone to see.

Tasty chowder for dinner!

Missing two teeth!

Yep, they are out!

Writing her note to the Tooth Fairy.

Being up early to check on the Tooth Fairy madefor a sleep, snugly kiddo!

Cookie time...

With dinosaur, shark, turtle and fancy fish sprinkles!

And with that, we call it a night.  Dave is excited for a quicker bedtime for Allyson tonight.  Seems that loosing two teeth moments before bedtime adds a bit of time to the get ready process.  :)