Greyson's December Field Trip

On December 17th, Greyson had his December Field Trip to see Santa at South Towne Mall. It was a lot of fun and Greyson had a fun time. He froze when it was time to talk to Santa, but mustered up enough to say he wanted a Helicopter.  We ate lunch at the Mall then rushed down to Gavin's school for his December Christmas Sing in. It was a fun day with my boys!

Christmas (So Far)

Thanksgiving was uneventful this year (Thank goodness!) and we had fun at Aunt Bonnie's with family and cousins being Thankful for all that we have. We sure did miss Uncle Ron this year, it just wasn't the same without him.

So, let's move right into the Christmas season, shall we?  The day after Thanksgiving we set up the Christmas Tree, and Saturday after Thanksgiving, our Elf on the Shelf George came out of hiding. And we decorated the tree on Saturday.

On Sunday, George our elf brought Christmas Jammies for the boys to enjoy this entire Christmas Season.

And last Saturday, Eagle Mountain had their annual Santa on the Firetruck ride through Eagle Mountain that is always a favorite at our House, and when we went to Walmart to do our grocery Shopping, Santa was there also, so the boys had to stop by and say hi.

Last Night George left a new Christmas Book for the boys (I didn't get a picture yet), and I know that he has a lot more in store before he leaves us for the North Pole when we leave for New Mexico. Stay tuned for more Christmas Fun from the Wallenbergs.

The Christmas Tree

The Boys and the Tree

George the Elf

The Christmas Jammies

Cute Boys in their Christmas Jammies

Santa on the Firetruck

The boys and Santa

Garett wanted his own time with Santa, then regretted it

Santa 2014

Of course we took the boys to see Santa this year, and just like in years past, we went to Walmart.  Because it is free!  Gavin loved seeing Santa and Greyson and Garett were a little scared, but did so good.  I am glad I got a good picture this year, which reminds me that I need to go to Walmart and see if they still have the picture they took :)

Santa 2012

We saw Santa twice again this year (and didn't have to pay for pictures - YAY.)  We saw him the first weekend in December at Walmart and again on Christmas Eve in our Neighborhood again. Gavin again this year was so in love with Santa. He kept telling us and Santa he wanted Presents with toys for Christmas. He loved getting a candy cane and stuffed animal from Santa.  Greyson on the other hand wanted NOTHING to do with Santa, thus we have our first crying Santa picture.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we went up to Mike's Mother's boyfriend's house. We ate a good Italian dinner and Santa even made an appearance! Gavin was THRILLED! He ran right up behind him and gave his legs a big hug. Santa handed out Christmas presents to the kids. Gavin & Greyson got their Christmas Eve pajamas! It was a lot of fun!

Santa 2011

We went to see Santa tonight. There is a guy in our ward who dresses up as Santa every year, so we went the cheap and close route this year and went to see him. Gavin was so excited and ran right up to him to sit on this lap. Greyson, on the other hand, wasn't so into it. He was tired, we had a long night of shopping and running around. He is not a carseat fan. Anywho, Gavin kept saying "Merry Christmas Santa," and "Goodbye Santa." He was in love! Santa also gives the kids who come see him a stuffed animal. Gavin chose a doggie, and I don't know what Greyson ended up with. Gavin asked if he could take his Doggie stuffed animal that he got from Santa to bed with him. He is sleeping with it! So cute! Here are the Santa pictures for 2011, not professionally done, but we didn't have to spend any money!

Santa 2011

On Saturday we went to Walmart to go grocery shopping. While we were there shopping, over the PA system they kept announcing that Santa was in the Garden Dept. Everytime they would say it, Gavin kept saying "Santa?" So we bought all our groceries, took them out to the car and went back in to see Santa. Greyson was sleeping, so just Gavin saw him this time. We are hoping that the "Santa" in our ward will do it again this year so we don't have to travel so far away from home & pay for pictures for 2 kids!

Santa 2010

After our Doctor Appointments we decided to take Gavin to the Mall to see Santa & do some Mall Shopping. We got there 15 minutes before Santa was supposted to come back from his break so we waited & were 3rd in line. Gavin was so excited to walk around Santa's little area, but he wanted nothing to do with Santa. He cried the 1st picture & then reached out for Mike & I but was happy. So we did get a good picture. As soon as he was off Santa's lap, he gave Santa a high five & said Thank you! He got a book from Santa & was excited to be walking around! Enjoy Gavin's 2nd Santa Picture!

Santa

We took Gavin to see Santa last night. It was a very interesting night. We haven't ever been to see Santa as Gavin is our 1st child, so we didn't know if you would have to pay to see Santa & if we could just take our own pictures or have to spend a fortune on their pictures. We got to South Towne Mall at 7 & waited in the what was fairly short line to see Santa. As soon as we got to the line, we took Gavin out of his Car Seat & he stunk SO BAD! We checked him because lately he has just been gassy & not poopy, but sure enough he was poopy. We stayed in line for about 10 minutes & moved about halfway though the line before we decided we really need to change him because he stunk! We left the diaper bag out in the car, so Mike took Gavin out there to change his diaper really quick. By that time we had got up to the "Tracking Station" & there was a sign that said they request that we don't take any pictures with our personal cameras or camera phones. We looked at the package & all we really wanted was something we could put on the computer so that we could save it for the future. This is where the divine intervention comes into place. By the time we got up to see Santa, there camera was broken & Santa being a kind loving soul he is, told his little photographer helpers to let everyone know & if they had their own camera to let them come through to use it! AHAHAHAH!!! We were in HEAVEN!! We saved $20! Santa was super nice & loved Gavin & I think Gavin liked him too! Enjoy the picture of Gavin's 1st Christmas year!