Gingerbread Houses and Santa

We look forward to the tradition of going to Aunt LarRene's house every year to decorate gingerbread houses and a visit from Santa. The kids have a great time with both.
Heath helping Hayden with his house. The kids anticipating Santa's arrival.
Chloe's new favorite word is Santa and loves to see pictures and figures of Santa. I hoped that this would translate into excitement to sit on his lap. You can tell from the snapshot how well that went but she was excited to get the ball and candy from him. Maybe next year, Santa.
Hannah now for two years in a row was not scared at all to sit on his lap. This is a big thing for this shy girl. She asked for magnetic earrings since she is too scared to get her ears pierced. We did ask her on the way home how cool it was to see the real Santa. Her reply, "Mom, that was just one of his helpers because when we were singing the song when he first came in I saw him pull up his beard." She getting a little two smart for her age. At least the magic is still there.
Hayden was so nervous all day to see Santa because he was so worried he would be on the naughty list. I think this is from a little too much teasing on his parents part. He decided that he just wouldn't ask Santa and hope for the best Christmas morning. However, when he got on Santa's lap Heath asked Santa the big question. Poor Hayden was so scared he started crying (which is a big thing for him because he prides himself on being a tough kid), but luckily Santa told him the good news - He's on the nice list. Whooh, what a relief.
Hannah got to go to YW's with me the other night and decorate gingerbread houses. She had a great time hanging out with the big girls and made a beautiful house.
A quick shot of her new favorite trick to do with Chloe.
We had a few houses left over so they had fun decorating them with some neighbors.
Hayden's favorite new way to sleep. Santa hat on in anticipation of the big day. We can't wait!