santa’s little buddies – mommy in the midwest

You guys!?!? I want to cry when I look at these pictures!

How is it possible for 2 little guys to change SO much in 3 short years?! For instance…Dexter didn’t even exist (okay, he existed but not on the outside of my body) and now look at this kid who wears big boy unna-wears to the mall when we pick out ornaments and visit Santa. And don’t even get me started on Theo – he looks like he’s aged 8 years since last December. Meanwhile, that mall Santa stays about the same.

We made a big production out of going to the mall and it was a lot of fun.

Checking out the gingerbread house contest.

Checking out the little mermaid…haaay pretty lady!

The line was not long but it was kind of slow moving so the boys were excited to finally talk to Santa! Theo was the teensiest bit apprehensive this time, wanting me to hold his hand as he walked up to Santa. He asked Ryan if the parents are ever in the picture. But he was fine – and told Santa he’d like a whole bunch of Legos and “maybe some key chains or somethin.” Ha. Dexter said he’d like a blue candy cane and some blue presents.