Getting ready for Christmas

Emily has been very excited about Christmas this year. Decorating the tree this year was definitely entertaining. Emily helped with all the ornaments. She liked seeing all the different ones. She was sure to comment on how beautiful they were too. So far we have only had 2 broken ornaments. Not too bad for a dog and two kids!

She is very into Santa Claus this year too. When we go to any store and sees something she likes, I ask her who do you need to tell and she will say Santa. She even practices telling the Santa in the pictue what she wants. Too cute! We also have "Joey" our Elf on the Shelf keeping an eye out for Santa of all the good and bad things Emily is doing. This past weekend we finally went to see Santa. We tried to be classy and go see the Santa at the mall, but after figuring it would be about a 3 hour wait with all the families that were in line we headed to Bass Pro Shops. Let's just say we were the best dressed family in line (or in the whole place!) Emily gave Santa a big hug and told him about the Princess stuff she wanted. She did such a great job. I am looking forward to Christmas Eve and Christmas day. It is going to be a lot of fun seeing the excitement on her face.