Last Friday Erik took the day off so we could take the girls for their Santa pictures. I was less than hopeful that the picture would turn out well after last year’s fiasco.
Naturally, we arrived at Nordstrom just after 3pm to find a sign that said Santa was ‘feeding his reindeer’ until 4pm. Of course. So Erik got in line with Sophie while I tried to keep Addison from collecting balloons from the shoe department, riding up and down the escalator, touching EVERYTHING, tripping little kids…oh wait, that last one was just a joke :)
The time actually passed quickly (and we were second in line) so we got to head back right at 4:00. We walked in the room Addison spotted Santa right away. She immediately started jumping up and down saying “Hi, Santa Claus!”. It was so cute…and made me hopeful that the picture wouldn’t be a complete disaster this year.
Those of you who have met Sophie probably know that she is a little wary of people at first and really prefers to be held by mommy and daddy, so I was surprised that her first sight of Santa didn’t send her into hysterics. After Addison chatted with Santa about her wish list (choo-choo train, Barbie dolls, babies, etc) we set Sophie down on Santa’s lap and backed away slowly…fingers crossed.
I have to say that I was *thrilled* when this came in the mail yesterday. Sophie may not be smiling but she’s not screaming so I’m happy!
Just for fun…here are Addison’s pics from 2008 and 2007.
Is it wrong that I laugh out loud every time I see this?!?!
So sweet at 9 months old…if we only knew then what we know now ;)
3 comments:
They had a great looking Santa this year!!! And no, you HAVE to laugh at 2008's picture. Doesn't everyone have one like that???
Such a great picture this year!!! I can't help but laugh at the picture of Addison from last year:)
The girls are too cute Denise! Love the dresses!
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