Parker isn't 100% sure that Santa is "real" this year, but his definitely willing to take the chance at telling some guy what he wants and hope it ends up under the tree. When we went to see Santa he didn't want to seem to eager to sit on his lap, but when asked, there wasn't enough time to finishing asking before he was on the old man's lap and telling him in detail what he wanted.
Livi was all prim and proper walked up asked the question and smiled for the camera, she had been plotting the exact words to speak for some time. It reminded me of Christmas story where he has it all planned out and then screws it up...but Livi is way to good to make a mistake like that.
Sophie has been telling us that she was going to ask for a pony that we could put in the back yard...unless it has wings, then it would have to live in the house. When we got there she asked for a dead pony...REALLY? I still have no idea what she was talking about. As we drove away she realized that mistake and shrugged it off saying "oh well, maybe he will bring me a pet shop pony instead" I love her eternal optimism.
Ellie on the other hand was the traditional first picture freak out. The second i started walking to him she turned into my and clung to me as if her life was depending on it, it amazes me how strong these little guys are in moments of "Terror".
No matter what the big man brings us we have been very blessed this year and are beyond grateful for everything we have been given and look forward to trying harder in 2012 to be worthy of the abundance we have been given. We are also trying to do a better job of helping our children (and ourselves) to know they are children of God and that he loves them and has provided a way for them/us to be together for ever, this Christmas thing is becoming more meaningful every year as i myself realize just how much i have been given. How grateful i am for the Savior and his infinite sacrifice, may we all remember the true meaning of the season and try a little harder to remember what has been done for us. I love you all.
Garry
5 comments:
Merry Christmas McLean Clan! Garry, I love your perspective. This year was the first where it felt like it was just so dang easy to be distracted. I wished for that magical anticipation you felt as a child and the wonder of it all. I loved how you were at the opposite end of the spectrum saying the older you get the more meaningful it is. It gave me something to think about and you are so right.
P.S. As always your kids are as cute as can be!
Oh Sophie... That was hilarious!!! Merry Christmas!
It isn't the real one cause he doesn't live in the North Pole!! I hope you guys have a Merry Christmas!
That is SO freaking awesome! I love the story about Sophie.. made me laugh out loud at work. Oh and I am Olga, your cousin-in-law in case you didn't know. I don't think we've met but I like reading the blogs of family. :) I love your family! So cute!
I just realized that I wrote my last post thinking it was Jen writing. Sorry Garry, I'm sure you remember me... the one with the purple mouth at the family reunion right? :) Anyway, love your family! :)
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