Wrapping presents and Visiting Santa

I finally got some presents wrapped last night.  Does anyone else have a love/hate relationship with wrapping presents?  I love picking out wrapping paper, ribbon, and making or buying cute tags. I love the way our presents look under the tree.  But, I don’t really like the mess it makes and the time it takes to actually wrap.  Anyone with me on this? 

But, we had one excited boy this morning when he noticed presents under the tree!

 

This morning we got up and got ready to go pay Santa a visit.  I thought Hayden looked super cute and I couldn’t resist the urge for a picture by the tree before we go.  Except, Hayden didn’t really care to get his picture taken by the tree because he looked so stinkin’ cute.  I don’t know what I stress so much about getting a cute picture, but I can’t help it. 

Now wouldn’t this be so cute if he was looking at me and maybe smiling too?  Stinker!

 Made it to Bass Pro.  Had to do a little walking around and calming of nerves before visiting Santa.  I didn’t get a picture, but Hayden was obsessed with the train set they had going there.  I wish I had a $1 for every time he said “Look at the trains” while we were there!  :-)

After our experience the first year, we have decided that visiting Santa at Bass Pro is easy with no lines and it is free! 

Hayden didn’t cry.  But, I don’t think he was in love with Santa.  He just wanted to get down! 

Last Year

First year

I know, it is still painful for me to see his pants all hiked up and no socks on.  I know.  Bad Mom!  Ha!  I think after waiting for 4 hours to see Santa the first year, I didn’t really care at that point.  Just wanted it done! 

We had to do a little target shooting while we were there today.  Hayden gave it a “shot”, but I think Jeff and I had more fun.  Not sure how they ended up with the pink gun.   Ha!

Overall, I would say no tears = successful trip to see Santa!