The Big Guy!!

Today was our annual trip to see Santa! If I haven't told you, we love "our" Santa!!! He is the best! There were no tears from Rylee and Santa even got a big hug from Ryan. "Our" Santa has seen us for years now and I believe there might have been a little relief in his eyes as we did not have another new addition to the family! In 2005, we showed up with a baby girl with hair that stood up on end. In 2007, we arrived with a third one in tow that had been with us for only a few days and spoke no English! In 2009, Santa sighed a sigh of relief!! ;o) The kids had a great time during their visit and gave their simple list: Rylee - a polar bear Ryan - cars and trucks Morgan - a baseball encyclopedia. Aaah... One of the simple pleasures of not having cable tv, the kids always have simple requests and don't want for much!! We did a little shopping and even met a local celebrity!! It was a great day and tomorrow the festivities continue... Lighting the advent candle as a family at church. Don't worry we already checked -They have very good insurance! And, the kids are all singing for the church music program tomorrow night.

See the relief in his eyes?

A little skipping with your little brother through the mall...












The local celebrity - TV News Anchor

















And... The Big Guy!!

A little side note: Due to various circumstances we were a little later arriving to the mall than we anticipated. While walking to Santa's Place, we were stopped by a woman who has a sister that wears a BAHA and was born with bilateral microtia/atresia. Her sister is 30 now and happened to have gone out to a certain doctor out in California to have the surgeries - Hmmm... The same doctor we are consulting with!! Coincidence? NO!! God? YES!! How cool is that!! We are in the process of trying to get some more questions answered and making sure that this is the right decision for Ryan - we have struggled a bit with this. I have been dragging my feet and putting of calling the doctor until after Christmas. And, what does God do... Gives us a little reassurance and peace!! Guess what I will be doing this coming week! :0)