Death of our Christmas tree!

As I was re-organizing my computer, I came across this image of our Christmas tree:





This disaster happened about 3 days before Christmas. We were all upstairs (thank goodness!) and all of a sudden hear a big CRASH! I jumped up and said "what was that!" My husband says "it was the ice maker making ice." I thought to myself "sheeeesh, that was loud, but ok...." The next morning I go downstairs and see the tree on the floor with the bulbs crushed! :-( It was so beautifully decorated. (I'll post those pics when I come across them). Next year, we're going to need a new tree!

Merry Christmas {early}

So much going on over here that I'm not sure I'll log on for Christmas. Just wanted to post a couple Holiday Greetings!







So, this year we were walking in Pentagon City and Boopity says "ooooh mommy, there's Santa, can we go see him?" My mom and dad take him over and bring him back. Seems that this year the prices for taking photos with Santa have gone up... But guess who wants to take a picture with the expensive Santa stand when his mommy is a photographer?? None other than Boopity himself. SO, an idea shot through my mind and I took my dad to the side and asked how he felt about dressing up as Santa for the kids (mine, my nieces and nephews and other invited children) and he says "SURE!"







I tell Boopity that Santa has made a special date to come and see him and take a photo with him, Little Bittle & his cousins and friends. The day comes and they're all excited! Santa walks in, I was scared that Boopity would recognize him. I KNEW my nephew would recognize him for sure, but I was wrong! They were so excited and happy! Here are a couple funny pics of my 2. Not sure what Boopity was thinking in this photo. Maybe "hmmmm, this guy looks kinda familiar." No need to guess what Little Bittle was thinking, clearly she wants him to put her down.