Santa!!

We went to Mendakota with Steve and Jana for Ryan's birthday brunch on Sunday morning.  It was pretty surreal driving there.  The only people on the roads in St. Paul were trucks.  It was kind of fun driving around. hehe
Anyways... back to the important stuff!
We had a yummy brunch and then Santa was at Mendakota!  And WOW he was quite the Santa!!!  A parent's dream come true!  He was talking to the kids about sharing with their little brothers and sisters, helping set the table, and asking why they didn't make their bed that morning.  The kids were just mesmerized! :)  When it was John and Stephen's turn, I was quite surprised by their reactions...
John sat just fine, not scared or overly excited to be on Santa's lap.   His focus was the treat bags for after your visit with Santa- filled with chocolate treats.  John did sit there and listen to him talking. 
BUT Stephen was just enthralled with him! :)  He was so excited about the whole thing.  Santa sang him Jingle Bells after JR had already left and was hoping to be elbow deep in chocolate.  There was no Stranger Danger for SJ.  It was so sweet!
I loved bringing the boys to see Santa- aaahh parenthood, nothing is better!

John eating his custard martini  ....the life he lives! :D

Stephen wishing he was eating a custard martini....

Santa!!  2010

This pretty much sums it up! Love my boys, both are very predictable! :D

Santa singing Jingle Bells to SJ

JR loving his snowman cookie after seeing Santa.  John you have such a sweet smile!! 

I love you, my almost 2 year old!!!!