The Golden Girls: Tea Parties, Nutcracker and Santa Land Oh My!

Christmas time is here and that means we are as busy as ever. We are out now for 2 weeks, but will be busy with family, basketball games, and going to the Cotton Bowl! But it will be great to be spending time with family and friends.

This past Friday night we took all of the girls to Santa Land in Lubbock. It was a perfect night to go and see Santa, not to warm, not to hot. The girls had more fun standing in line watching The Polar Express then actually talking to Santa and Mrs. Clause. But it will be another good tradition. Afterwards we went out for pizza at Dion's and then went and did some Christmas shopping. Cory was not able to join us because he was at a basketball game. But he got to hear all about it.

All of the girls with Santa. Peyton, Sydni and Taryn.

I was suprised that she got this close to Santa. At the mall she had nothing to do with him. I think it must have been Mrs. Clause. She is thinking about what she wants.

Of course she spotted Dora right off the bat and was more than willing to pose for a picture in front of Dora.

On Sunday the 14th we took Taryn, Sydni and Peyton to see the Nutcracker. I was not a 100% sure that it was a good idea. I didnt know how well two 2 yr olds and a 6 month old would do sitting through an entire ballet. Much to my suprise they did very good. They were mismerized by the music, dancing and costumes. Taryn kept telling me "look mom" I could only smile.

Taryn at Doakie and Gramps house before church.

Sydni, Peyton and Taryn waiting for the Nutcracker to start. They all had matching dresses and were soooooo cute!

Taryn and Peyton with their mathcing dresses. Peyton kept trying to eat Taryn's dress.

Taryn and Sydni had their first tea party complete with santa boot mugs, chocolate milk and popcorn. They had a blast eating popcorn and toasting each other. She is growing up to fast! She should not be old enough to have a tea party already.