Our ward Christmas party had a special visitor. He walked into the main room to greet the kids but we didn't fall for that scam, the girls and I waited over by his chair so we could be in the first in line...lines are not my things.

Lillie was excited and jumped right up to tell Santa all about the cupcake maker of her dreams. Santa will have to clear this with Mom as she is not too keen about the idea (which is why she didn't get it for her birthday). The first Christmas Mom has to censure Santa's gifts! Does Santa have to send a written explanation so Lillie isn't disappointed?

Emma was too shy at first to even come near Santa. She clung to my leg and wouldn't go sit with him. Dad took her back over and held her hand for a minute she was still shy as you can tell but at least responsive somewhat. She told him she wanted dolls of course.

Abby wasn't pleased with the situation at all, until he gave her a candy cane (her favorite thing to pull off the tree). She stopped crying long enough to take it and then reach for me again.

Merry Christmas Santa!!!