Christmas Morning

Christmas morning is so exciting.  I love seeing their faces as they open gifts.  Addie was happy with a bunch of princess dolls and Dora.  Wesley was happy to receive a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Transformers and Legos.  Wes got the Bumblebee Transformer, which he really wanted and then another black one.  He was sure to inform me that the black Transformer was a mean one and that, "it wasn't on his list."  He kind of had the vibe that Santa must not have paid attention to his list.  Point taken.  I'll send the guy in red a letter.  I'm sure he'll have better attention to detail next year.

Wesley & Santa's Mug Shot

So this creepy bah humbug Santa should definitely find a new day job.  We were at a local Christmas carnival one Saturday and Wesley was so excited to see Santa.  So we stood in the extremely long line where we were herded like cattle until it was our turn.  They told him to go hop up on the couch next to Santa.  I don't even think this Santa said one word to him.  They snapped the picture and shoved us on our way.  It totally felt the the Christmas Story experience.  The picture kind of makes me laugh even though I feel so bad for Wes.

The good news is that a few days before Christmas Santa was able to redeem himself in Wesley's eyes.  Wes and I were at the local mall and happened to run into the area where Santa was. There was absolutely nobody in line and I asked Wesley if he wanted to see Santa.  He was hesitant, but I finally was able to talk him into going.  Santa welcomed Wesley onto his lap and I took a seat next to him.  We spent the next ten minutes or so just chatting with him.  He was extremely kind and Wesley excitedly told him what was on his list.  We didn't get a picture that day, but I really wish I would have.  He was everything Santa should be and then some.  I am so glad that Wesley was able to have such a good experience to overshadow the bad one.

Merry Christmas!

Sweet Little Addie

Super Wes vs. "The Scissor"

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's SUPER WES!

 Ben doing his signature beat up move, "The Scissor."  He claims Wesley hates it.  I'm just not buying it by the smile on that cute little face.

Schrock Christmas

Grandpa and Grandma Schrock made it to our Schrock Christmas, making it extra special.

Griffins Game

We went to our first official sporting event - A Griffins game at the Van Andel.  We went with my mom, Kari, Steve and Kyler.  The kids loved the hockey game and kept calling them the Eagles.  They had such a good time that when we tried to leave a little early to beat the crowd we had tears.  They wanted to stay until the end.  While we were leaving we saw Griffin outside the arena and Wes and Ben were able to get their picture with him.  Addie was her typical terrified self and made me hold her (while clinging desperately with all of her might) as I tried to take the picture.  Hence the blurry out of focus shot.  Better than nothing I guess.  I have a feeling this will be a common occurence for our Disney trip coming up in a few months.  :)

Christmas Tree 2012: The Great Hunt