Run-ins with Santa

Claire trades her precious microphone to Hooma for a chance to take some holiday pictures.

Claire arrives on the Christmas scene at 7am. Notice the green ball--she picked it out as a present to herself and when we went to check out, the clerk politely informed us it was a dog's toy. We said we didn't care, it's beautiful and Claire can't destroy it. Plus--it squeaks!

Claire moving at high velocity. There was a whole lot of Christmassing to get done.

Claire leans perilously close to Santa.

Claire and Hannah have some playtime at the Parent-to-Parent Christmas party.

Claire was invited to a billion Christmas parties this season. She was really unsure about the fat dude in a red suit, but Aunt Hannah assured her that she needed to butter him up in order to get presents. Plus, he seemed to be at almost every party so Claire warmed up to him.

Claire's favorite gift turned out to be a $5 princess microphone that flashes and sings "Be Our Guest." Adam is a bit cross that I even found it as the tune is a bit grating. Claire is in seventh heaven with it though---totally worth it!