Pictures With Santa

I really do understand why Christmas is called "the most wonderful time of the year" - it's truly an extraordinary time. It's the time for passing down traditions, and starting a few of your own. I always remember going to see Santa when I was younger. I even remember our mom toting us to the mall to capture a few holiday pictures of her own in front of the holiday decorations. I'll never forget those wonderful Christmas memories.

Now, as a mother myself, always look forward to taking Phoenix, and now Ariana to see Santa as well. It's times like these that it truly brings makes me so happy to be part of such an amazing family. We were lucky to visit Santa the other day, and were able to capture some amazing photos too. It was also the day Ariana turned 5 months old :) Both of the kids were very well behaved... and Ariana was extra-smiley. I'm pretty sure it's because she was feeling pretty in her pink dress. :)

Yup... she's a doll!

Phoenix smiles at the camera... as a dinosaur sniffs his shoulder. 

Phoenix & Ariana with Santa

Santa: What do you want for Christmas?

Phoenix: Presents.

Yup, he's starting to figure this whole Santa Claus thing out! :)