Family traditions...

Around this time of year, things get a little more cheery. I have a tendency to get a little spring in my step. Ok, lets face it, I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! And what could make this season better than sharing and beginning traditions with your new family?!
Caleb had a very special day today. Today he turned 10 months old, AND got to meet jolly ol' St. Nick. Tammy and I braved 2 hours worth of crying babies, ticked off parents, and a mall that someone never told a recession was on the horizon. Whoever is making the predictions about it being a down year in retail, obviously didn't come to Willowbrook. Family after family picked their jaws up off the floor when receiving the answer to their question, "Is this the end of the line?" Only to be pointed in the direction of the rear, about 200 feet behind us. By the way, we had been in that line for about an hour already. You would hvae thought these were 50 yard line tickets to the Superbowl the way people were defending their position. Let just say Rudolph wasn't the only one with a shiny red nose in this line.
Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, this was a long line. So after we arrived at the much charished position of "next" I got out my trusty Nikon and prepared for a shot of a lifetime. Yes we did purchase the "mall picture" but I also got one that could be just as good. You be the judge.

Mine


The Mall's

Also, this week, we've had a few Christmas themed shows on such as Frosty, and Rudolph. Tammy and I were in the kitchen getting things tidied up and came in to see this.



Is this a "Busted" face or what?!


Lastly, Caleb has been performing for his many audiences and showing what a "Big Boy" he is.