"Jolly" Old Saint Nicholas!

We waited in line for 35 minutes for THIS?!

Sophie seemed excited to see Santa as we got closer and closer to the front of the line, but as soon as I put her on his lap she started screaming! Sadly, this was the best picture! I guess it makes for good memories.

Watch us dance!!

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Soulja Boy!

Last Saturday we went to Sequoia's annual Christmas party at the Westin in Pasadena. They throw a great party! There were about 200 well-dressed people, great food, great entertainment, but most of all, GREAT DANCING!! My inhibitions went out the window, and I found myself acting a little crazy on the dance floor! It all paid off though when I won $100 gift card to Best Buy for doing the Soulja Boy dance (solo) on the dance floor in front of all the guests! I am now so embarrassed! I thought everyone was doing it (because how could they not!) Then I looked around and saw that everyone was staring at me! I started to walk off the dance floor, but then the D.J. told me to keep going, so I kept on going! It pays to know what kids are doing these days!

The wild bunch we sat with:

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

I love, love, love the Christmas season! I'm one of those people who start playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. The other day we went Christmas tree shopping for a real tree. I am a fan of the pre-lit artificial trees (no loose needles, no watering, no messing with lights) but Brady wanted the real thing!

After about a million mini-lights I think next year Brady will give in to the fake thing! I was happy with how it all turned out, though. (It looks even better in person!)

Such Sad News

I am so sad to report that one of my best friends Catherine Rowley Hill's husband Clint passed away last week. He was only 26 years old and died of cancer. It is so awful to see someone so young and with so much potential pass away. I went to the funeral last weekend in Idaho Falls. Catherine is not sure what she is going to do. Right now she is still staying in Idaho Falls with his family. My heart just breaks for her. She is such a beautiful, kind, creative, talented, funny, sweet person and I hate to see her go through this. If anyone wants to send Catherine a card just let me know and I can give you her address. Please keep Catherine and her family in your prayers.