Merry Christmas!

From our home to yours ... Merry Christmas!

The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer ...

... is by singing loud for all to hear. (can you name that movie???)

Here's our little cheer-spreader singing two of his current favorites.

Imaginary Friend

Simon may just have his first imaginary friend. His friend's name is Pumpkin. Pumpkin taught Simon how to put on his pajamas by himself. Simon says that Pumpkin showed him how to spread out his jammies on the floor, then you sit on them, and put one foot/leg and arm in at a time. I asked Simon what Pumpkin likes to eat: pumpkin pie. : ) I asked him where Pumpkin lives: at Monkey Joe's. I asked him if Pumpkin has a family: yes, a Mommy and his Daddy goes to work. Then he voluntarily told me that Pumpkin doesn't go to school because his school is closed. Hmmmm ... suddenly Pumpkin sounded a lot like Simon's life on a Saturday. : )

I love his budding imagination! I can sometimes due without the stubborn need for independence. And I adore our conversations. Three is definitely a fun age!

About a blog that I follow

I like following this blog, http://benjaminandholly.blogspot.com/. She makes the neatest items and is having a giveaway. You should really check out her etsy shop, too.

Crossing my fingers that maybe I will win a pair of her beautiful, warm snowflake mittens! Because I think a lot about mittens and hats on a cold day like this. : )

A Visit with Santa

We took Simon to visit Santa last night. He's actually seen Santa twice before this but this was our official visit with photos. All three times, he's run right up to Santa and hopped on his lap. It was pretty adorable. I don't know what exactly they are discussing below -- I can only guess! -- but I love how serious they both look.

And then of course, the official photo, cheesey grin and all! Don't you just love this Santa? He looks like he could be someone's dear, sweet grandfather. And his eyes really do twinkle. : )

Mark and I grew up with visits to Santa so it was really fun to continue this tradition with Simon. So glad he wasn't afraid! Last year, Mark was helping out Santa so he was really the only Santa Simon visited with. It was a memorable experience and I love the photos that capture the visit.