Santa Claus

This year was the first year that Mallory wasn't terrified of Santa. Actually, she was very excited to meet him and ready to tell him what she wanted for Christmas. She was all ready to tell him what Ethen wanted as well, if he would have asked. She thought that when she sat on his lap and told him what she wanted, that he was going to give it to her right then and there. She learned that it comes a little later, on Christmas, when she is sleeping. She asked Santa for a ladybug pillow pet and informed us that Ethen wanted a puppy pillow pet. I guess they both must have been very good (we know Ethen was!) because they both got their pillow pets! Now, we just have to see how Ethen does these next couple of years. This year was a cake walk!
I love how uncomfortable she looks in this last picture! I think she wasn't a fan of his beard on her face!