Yesterday we went to get the boys pictures taken for the X-mas cards. I am actually usually done ordering them by now, so the pressure was definitely on. Zach and Matt were told that if they took nice pictures they could go see Santa. Zach was thrilled by this prospect even though I can't say it improved his willingness to take pictures. Matt was a little less than thrilled by the whole concept. Not only was he terrified of the photographer, he was shrieking whenever we put him anywhere near the guy in red. After what seemed like a twenty minute struggle between Matt vs both me and Wayne, we relinquished the idea of getting any picture of Matt with Santa this year. So while Matt hid himself on our shoulders, Zach talked Santa's ear off.
Its funny because I remember that Zach has NEVER wanted to sit on Santa's lap before. For the last few years, he flat out refused. This year it was a whole different story. He seriously was so pumped to get his opportunity to chat up Santa, and ask him directly for his Hulk toy, that he probably would have sat there all day. Here he obliged the elves with a "cheese" smile, no bribery required! This is my big boy who is sooo smart and imaginative he makes this most wonderful time of the year truly magical. 
Maybe next year we will finally be able to get a shot of BOTH boys sitting with Santa....a mother can only dream!
I tried to get a Christmas photo of the girls in their dresses by the tree, but it was NOT happening! Sam was crying about her dress and Emma was making the most ridiculous faces. As far as Santa, we've seen him twice and Samantha is not a fan. Emma's loved him every year, but Samantha's not buying it. We're going once more to get pictures with him and I'm going to have to look presentable because I'll be holding Sam in the picture this year. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Santa...we have such a love/hate relationship with him over here when it comes to pictures. But I have hope for us Amy....Addie was scared to death of Santa her first two years and now they are BFF. Maybe we will all have luck next year. Ha!
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