Santa is coming?!?!

Avery asks me every day.  Love that about her.

Last weekend we ventured out to see Santa - or Santa's helper.  Our (Eric's and my) fingers were crossed for a successful outing.

Sure we waited in line, sure Avery got nervous and shy, but I have to say, it went pretty well.  And brought a little more magic to Christmas for us.


On our way - excitement in the air - on Michigan Avenue

dancing around jcrew while daddy and holdie waited in line.  

patiently waiting in line.  he was perfection!  and yes he pulled off his shoes and socks. 

After an hour or so.......we were close....

there's the big guy!

 And finally - our turn!!

avery clammed up and holdie was mesmerized.  no joke, yanked on the beard, and it was real!  

There we go!!

Avery asked for a Dora doll, I over paid for the official picture with Santa (the whole family is in it since I had to hold Holdie back from yanking Santa's beard), the kids got stuffed penguins from Santa, and Avery got upset she didn't get the Dora doll she requested 6 seconds earlier.

After some explaining (maybe bribing?), we were off on our way, feeling like the holidays are really here.

ho ho ho.