Santa's Here!

We knew meeting Santa this year might be a little different than last year. I mean, you can't get more cute than this one: 

My friends Jordan and Alison have "Santa and Cookies" every year at their work. I sort of invited myself this year, since it went so well last year:)  We had been practicing with Ainsley and she has been saying "Santa. HO HO HO". But the minute we sat that child on Ol' St. Nick's lap, she was not happy. 

He even gave her a candy cane and she was still in tears. Once I grabbed her back though, candy cane in tow, she said 'Thank you Santa'. :) silly girl. After that, she got to decorate and inhale a cookie,  which she much more enjoyed. 

Then, we let them run amuck. get that sugar out of your system:) 

avery is so happy! 

Overall the night was a success. despite the 3 seconds on Santa's lap.  Here are some more pics from our week!

someone had been in the ornaments. Philip found this. 

setting up her manager from grandma 

Southland had a Christmas Party for Life group facilitators and Uncle Bri came with us! 

loves her cousin Anna Beth. and doesn't like for her to be sad. here have your paci. 

playing music with Uncle Steve (who she was enamored with) at GGs 

catching up on Elmo 

checking out Santa