Christmas Eve

For whatever reason my Mom and I found ourselves up early on Christmas morning doing some last minute Christmas shopping. The kids were at daycare for part of the day so that we could accomplish so much in a little amount of time. Within two hours we went to six stores and got Barney groomed. Then we headed to Grapevine Mills to meet my sister and her girls to watch "The Tale of Despereaux." Then we headed to Bass Pro to see Santa. Jackson didn't want to see Santa the first time so this was his last opportunity to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas. Jenna wrote out her list and even did one for Jackson. Mrs. Claus was there to greet us.

Once it was our turn with Santa, Jackson wouldn't have any of it. Luckily Rylee and Reese were able to help him gain confidence to sit there.

We were able to snap a picture before Jackson realized it.

Jenna was about to walk away but she did tell Santa that she wanted a DS and an American Girl, but she really wanted the DS the most. Then we tested out the bows and guns. I must stay my little girl is a natural. Now if her Daddy would only let her shoot Bambi.

Jackson had a little too much power - he should probably never handle a bow.

Reese rocks at the gun.

Later that night the kids made Christmas cookies for Santa with my Dad. We put out the reindeer food that Aunt Carol sent.

And finally the milk and cookies for Santa.