This is the first year that we got a picture of Nick on Santa's lap where he isn't crying and trying to get away. He's still a little skeptical, but he was motivated to get the candy cane full of M&M's. Notice the relaxed and blissful look on Nathan's face. Wow. Two totally different kids we've got.
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Maddie and Santa -such a pretty little girl.
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Daddy and NaNa.
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Grandma and Grandpa's golf club hosted this Christmas brunch for kids which included visits to Santa and a balloon artist and face painting. Here's Aaron with his Alien balloon that Mary Christmas made for him.
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Each child who attended brought a toy to donate to local charities. Nicky and Maddie decided to make sure all the toys worked properly. Toy-testers, if you will....
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Nicky, Maddie, Nathan and Natalie.
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Grandma and Aaron.
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Baby Ashley with her big grey eyes and pouty look.