This Christmas was so wonderful, of course I took so many pictures that I just can't help but share them. These were taken on the day that we took Amelia to see Santa. I just loved how her hair looked after I had curled it, and even though it had dropped quite a lot by the time she got to see Santa, I got some cute pics before we left and on the way that I wanted to share.
Oh by the way I just have to mention the snowmen in the first picture. I made/painted them when I lived in Modesto for a Super Saturday craft day at church. I'm not sure what it is exactly about them, but they make me sooooo happy. We have used them as a kind of measure for Amelia, by taking her photo by them every year to see how much she has grown. Do you want to know a secret? Even though my Christmas decorations are all put away now, my snowmen are still in my living room, after all, I figured they are kind of a Winter theme...right?
On our drive to the mall to see Santa, I had fun capturing some of the expressions that I see often on my little girl's face...of course some are lovely and angelic, the others not so much, but still cute!
When we arrived we quickly changed her outfit in the car, and put her in her new Christmas dress, then it was time to head into the mall, on what I think was one of the busiest shopping days (not including Black Friday).
I LOVE the photo below, definitely one of my favourites.
As we got ready to see the man in the red suit, I bothered Amelia again taking more pictures.
Since we could call ahead to be in our Santa line (can you believe he has a virtual line these days), we could rest for a while on the comfy benches, instead of standing up for an hour!
Have you been good Miss A? Hmmmm, looks like she's keeping quiet.
After she met Father Christmas, she took a fancy sports car out for a spin.
On the way home, we stopped at our Stake Center to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. This was the third year that they have had a live nativity and it just seems to get better. It was a very chilly, foggy night and I felt kind of bad for the actors who had volunteered to sit out there for hours, but it somehow made it more realistic.
This is Nigel the Camel, he is always a star of the show, and doesn't mind that all the children (and adults) want to pet him, he's very gentle and a great addition to the Nativity.
There were also live goats and donkeys, Amelia loved watching them.
We got a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies inside which helped to keep us warm.
It was a wonderful day/evening and really got us in the Christmas Spirit.
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Love her curls and her pretty Christmas dress. What a special nativity with animals and all. I agree - a great way to feel the spirit of Christmas.
She has some real expressions on that face of hers, some make me laugh and some make me think aah so cute. I have never heard of a live nativity like this one before, that must have been really special.
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