Christmas was extra special this year since we have a new little girl in the family. Sarah was almost 8 months old so she actually enjoyed unwrapping her gifts and playing with her toys. So much fun to have another little baby around.
As usual, my parents and I drove to Spartanburg Christmas Eve for our annual gift deliveries and visits. Of course, no visit would be complete without lunch at the Beacon. YUM! Unfortunately, I had my first bad experience there. My sandwich was HORRIBLE! Blah. Still won't stop me from eating there again. Christmas Eve night, my dad dressed up as Santa and showed up in my sister's backyard for my niece and newphews to see. This has been a tradition for several years and always a hit. They don't see him upclose so they think it's really him and hurry to get ready for bed. Santa also leaves them bells that "fell" off of his sleigh. My dad also played Santa for my co-workers little girl, which is always fun. Funny story, we were waiting on the call from my sister as to when to show up, so we were driving around. My car had been making a funny noise so I pulled into a cul-da-sac so I could drive in circles for my dad to listen. Keep in mind, he's fully decked out in a Santa suit standing in the street while I drive around. All of a sudden we hear "Heeyyy Santa!" There is a little girl in a mini-van that is pulling up and she is hanging out the window so excited to see Santa. I was cracking up and dad was doing his best to play the part. She proceeds to tell "Santa" that she dreams about him and loves him. Wish I had a video camera. So sweet. Anyway, here are some pictures from Christmas and of course, the SNOW!
