Another Christmas has come and gone. This year was so different for us with 3 children!! I must say that I think Jer was a little elated at getting to shop for some boys this year. Footballs magically appeared under the tree on Christmas morning! I wonder who was in charge of that. The testosterone imbalance in our home is becoming more evident each day. Fortunately, my girlie girl still loves pink, ponies, Pet Shops, and Polly Pockets. Our Christmas picture adventure was definitely one for the books. We went with my sister and her kids to the outlet mall at 6:10 pm on the 23rd to get our picture. As we walked to the end of the line, we were directly behind a former student of mine named Kyle. His family is so precious! When we actually got in line Santa's elves told us we would be the last people in line since the computers were broken, and it would be at least an hour and a half wait. Bummer. Behind me, a commotion erupted when an insane mother began using choice words and yelling at the elves for turning her family away. (No doubt she was put on the naughty list!!) We waited for what seemed to be forever with the crazy lady behind us, very warm weather, and two boys up past their bedtime. When we finally made it into the Santa's house, (7:30) it was burning up and Gabe had passed out. Santa decided to go on a break with one family in front of us. Another bummer. The crazy lady tried to make friends with us, but it was quite hard since all of the staff were crying because of her verbal abuse. It was almost our turn when....10 seconds later, the camera broke again and caused another 10 minute delay. THEN, we were up.....and as I'm handing Tripp to Santa, he throws up all over himself!! Unbelievable. Gabe has a just-woken-from-dreamland look on his face and Tripp has no idea that he smells like regurgitated turkey dinnner. Fortunately, our precious Liv was the most amazing big sister as usual and helped pull the entire picture together.
Matching Christmas pajamas $24
Picture with Santa $13
Cost of gas to the outlet mall $0. 11
This moment with these amazing kids.......PRICELESS!
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I've been anxiously awaiting a blog update, and here it is in true Vineyard style!!! LOVE IT!!! The pictures are great! I especially love the one of Ethan! What a cutie pie!
I'm glad you guys had a great Christmas. Are you doing anything for New Year's Eve?
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