He's almost here!

Finally braved it to the mall for the annual Santa picture.  Last year was easier since I was still off work and could go during the weekday when it is less busy.  So today we decided it was either today or never.  So Lauren got dressed and we told her that we were going to the mall to see if we can find Santa Claus.  When we got to the mall she was in awe of the Christmas decorations and especially all the Christmas trees at Nordstrom.  Then she proceeded to walk to the mall calling out, "Santa where are you?"

We got in line and managed to keep Lauren busy for the one hour it took to get to the front.  She saw glimpses of him through the trees and when he stood up so that helped make the wait go faster.  She was so excited when she first saw him in person and started pointing and saying, "There you are!"   We got closer in line and she was able to see her her first good glimpse of him.

In line she kept saying, "Ho ho ho!"  She was also singing, "You better watch out", but when it was time to sit on his lap she froze and got nervous.  Her tongue came out and that's the picture for 2013!   Oh well, at least she didn't cry!