Santa Take 2 & Cook Children's Tree Lighting

We got up this AM and went to the little scrapbook store in Weatherford to see Santa for the second time. We were hoping to get a picture where Bella isn't screaming. This is about as close as we got.

This is one of the ladies from the store holding Bella trying to get her closer to Santa.

We even brought in familiar things to try and take the edge off.

Oh well, at least she would look at Santa without screaming! :)

Tonight we went to Cook Children's Hospital (who Grant works for) to watch their tree lighting and fireworks show. They really know how to put on a good show. Grant kept saying that he thought the fireworks rivaled that of one for the 4th of July.

This is picture is taken in the front atrium.

Standing outside waiting for the show to start.

Grant and Bella watching the fireworks. Funny, the loud fireworks don't bother Bella, but a quiet, old Santa scares her to death!

Jingle Bell Run

Last night we all WALKED the Jingle Bell Run with family and friends and had a great time! Bella was so bundled up she could hardly move or see, but Mama didn't want her to get cold. Having great conversation with Grandpa. Matt Ford and Grant with their babes."Hey little guy, where'd you go?!"

Christmas Tree

After Bella went to bed tonight Grant and I decorated the Christmas tree. Isn't it pretty! Now I can start wrapping presents.

Christmas Tree Hunt

Well, we went back to the place in Flower Mound that had the cool pumpkin patch for a Christmas tree, but we were very disappointed! I guess we went too early. Last weekend was the first weekend and we went on a Wednesday, but most of the decorations that they showed on the website weren't up yet and their trees were really expensive. So after about 15 min. of walking around and getting these few cute photos we piled back in the car and headed to good ole' Home Depot for our tree. It's going to work just fine and for much less. We are going to decorate it tonight so I'll put pictures up tomorrow.