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It is a Christmas miracle! I cannot believe there were no tears this year. I expected Eleanor to cry because we had to wake her up from her nap when it was our turn. She also doesn't like anyone else holding her except for Mama. As for Amelia, she did so much better this year. In fact, she couldn't wait to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas (Hello Kitty). And Nathaniel had a long, serious talk with Santa about how to get off the naughty list. Lately, Nathaniel is having trouble listening and being grateful for what he already has. Here's hoping he can turn his attitude around and move his name to the nice list in time for Christmas!

We were so excited to see Gunny Claus at Daddy's battalion holiday party yesterday. It is our third year of visiting with him. And I guess third time really is the charm because Amelia didn't shed a tear at all this year! And as always, Gunny Claus had a lovely ornament for us and presents for the little ones.

We took Nathaniel yesterday to have his annual pictures with Santa Claus. He was so excited to see Santa but as soon as it was his turn to sit on his lap, he started crying. See Santa Claus 2010 . I didn't really care whether he smiles or cries in the picture. But personally, I really enjoy seeing the crying ones at this age :) It will be precious and hilarious(!) to look back at a few years from now. And here is the "official" one ($18.18 for (1) 5x7) We are still in Indiana visiting family and that's why I haven't been active on the blog. There are so many events I want to record but unfortunately I cannot devote any time on posting until after the holidays. Happy Christmas Eve!

I better post these now before it becomes so last year. Hahaha! I crack myself up sometimes :) 12.12.10 Christmas Party at Hubby's work Nathaniel's first encounter with Santa Claus. He refused to smile but I guess at least he didn't cry!   "Hi, Daddy!" Christmas Eve We spend Christmas Eve at my Mom's and usually wait to open the gifts until after midnight. But since we now have little children, we opened the gifts after dinner and a quick game of Apples to Apples . By ten-thirty in the evening, the boys have had enough excitement and were ready for bed. I look at these pictures and could easily tell how miserable Nathaniel must have felt because of his four molars and stuffy nose. Poor thing :(  My adorable nephew Only five months apart... Can I say, future partners-in-crime? :) Hugs! Christmas Day We spent Christmas Day with my husband's family.   Opening his birthday present from Auntie Kari...