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Santa Claus!


On Sunday night, we went to see Santa Claus!

The kids were PUMPED.

The two boy cousins looked dashing in their Christmas plaid.

Love these two guys!

While we waited in line, Ashby and Samuel picked out their photo package 🙂 .

Madeley and Papa Jay watched the other kiddos talk to Santa.  She had been nervous to sit in his lap, but as soon as we got there, she got excited and was ready to go!

Bring on Santa!  These guys were ready for him!

 

 

 

 

And then one big family shot to wrap things up.

With Santa off of our “to do” list, we’re getting so much closer to the BIG day!  Where is the month going?!?

Happy Tuesday, friends. xo

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Comments

  1. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    The kids are so excited! Haha, definitely a change from all those crying Santa pictures I see on the internet all the time! 😀
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    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

  2. Susan Jeffries says

    What a precious family you have – such a blessing! And your son looks exactly like you(:

  3. Elspeth Mizner says

    I love this! The group picture is my favorite. So sweet you did this with Sean and Catherine. Great memories for your children growing up.

  6. Denise says

    I was so waiting to see Sean pretending to cry in the family photo, since none of the kids did. They were all so cute.

  7. Erika Slaughter says

    Oh my goodness!!!! That’s a whole bunch of festive in that picture with Santa!! ??????

  8. emily @ a little bit of emily says

    I love that you guys got a big group picture with Santa – that is so fun!

  9. Denise says

    Love Kensington’s snowman dress … I collect them so anything snowman catches my eye. You are so blessed! Christmas and Hanukkah will be hard for my family this year. My sister lost her husband to a short painful 3 months of cancer 6 weeks ago. On top of that it’s his birthday today 🙁 . We have a big family like yours who are very close and supportive. I love this family picture!

    • Cherry Hicks says

      Praying for your family over this holiday season. It is hard…so glad your family will be supporting each other in love. Hope sweet memories will carry you through this season. BE ENCOURAGED in love & prayers!

    • Kathy Lang says

      Denise ~ I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother-in-law to cancer. I’m praying for your family. I’m sure that all the love and support of your family will help your sister, especially today, and during the holiday season.

      Shay–these pictures with Santa are wonderful, especially the one with the entire family. 🙂

  10. Andrea Limke says

    I just love reading your blog each morning when I wake up. They all put a smile on my face, but this one in particular is just extra happy! 🙂

  12. Narci Dreffs says

    Aw, what a great set of Santa pictures!! I’m so impressed that no one cried! Madeley with Santa is th cutest thing ever!

  18. Rebecca says

    What a great family picture and fun time! 🙂 So fun!! And I totally agree with you! Where is this month going?!?

  21. Sarah Gicius says

    Those pictures are all such great memories…but oh my, that group shot — it’s perfection! What a photogenic family!!

  22. Laci says

    Y’all are the most festive bunch! I love it-and I love your sweater! Madeley is just too much with Santa and the knee out!!

  25. Laurie S says

    Great picture! Noticed that Kensington has been carrying around her elephant more publicly recently. Is there a significance for the elephant?

  28. Rebecca says

    They are all wonderful pictures but the last one of the family made me get teary. My BFE gave me a frame that says 4 Generations on it and we were able to get a family shot of all of us before my parents passed away. It isn’t the best picture but it is a treasure for sure. We, like your folks have a daughter and son. Merry Christmas to you and yours dear!

  32. kellie carrara says

    LOVE the big family photo with Santa!!! We’re taking our two Bishu pups to see Santa this weekend!

  33. Julie says

    what some sweet pictures with Santa.. I love them all but I have to agree with Sheaffer… I immediately noticed Madeley’s pose… how PRECIOUS!!!! you guys are sooo fun and Papa Jay tickles me!!!!!

  35. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says

    Awww you guys look like you had a great time! I love that Madeley & Samuel weren’t afraid to go up there. Where is this month going?!
    xo
    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  38. anita gray says

    Shay, I love your blog and pictures! I’m a grandmother of 4 and about your mom’s age so I am always very interested in her life and grandmother stuff! How she stays so thin, her daily life, etc.,you know, all the stuff women are interested in. I heard your your sister-in-law talk about her MIL on a podcast and she had so many glowing things to say about her. Would you kindly consider featuring your mom on your blog regularly? Thank you Shay and MERRY CHRISTMAS to your family!!!!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Oh! That’s so sweet, Anita. My mom is truly a gem 🙂 . She is also pretty private and does not like the spotlight 😉 . She’s an amazing Lovie to my kiddos!!!

  40. Andrea says

    All the kiddos are adorable, and Samuel with his plaid shirt and little shoes is just too much!
    What a great family you have, Shay!

  41. Jen Zimmerman says

    Hi! Quick question…I struggle with this every year so curious how others handle it! If you shop for your kids early, how do you handle Santa requests when you see him closer to Christmas? I like to be done shopping by now, but still like to get the fun pictures with Santa in December. But I hesitate to do it because they always change what they tell him they want! 🙂

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      We have the kids make a good list by the end of November and work off of that. I always save a little space for last minute ideas, but we really encourage them to think about what they want early 🙂 .

  42. Sandra Schultz says

    Love all those pictures! Miss Ashby is growing so beautifully from that first pic of her in China where she looked so sad. That pic broke my heart. Is she a bit shy?

  44. Laura says

    There should be something illegal about how adorable Madeley is! Oh my heavens! She just melts my heart!

  47. Kim says

    Love all the Santa pictures and how you display all of the past years when you decorate. How is Kensington doing with Santa this year — is she still a firm believer or is she starting to question things? My oldest son is a couple weeks younger than her and he’s really started to ask the serious questions this year.

  48. Lea says

    Shay- I love your blog. I started reading it when Sean was on Emily’s season and actually stayed up one night and read the whole thing and I’ve been keeping up ever since. What really got me sucked in all those years ago was how sweet your family is. I love how close you all are- including with both sets of grandparents, your uncle and his family and in laws.

    I really hope one day you would write a blog post about what it is that your family did growing up that helped instill those values of family and togetherness in you guys so well that you continue with it as adults.

    I know no family is perfect but even before your blog got so big it was obvious how proud you were of your family and how much you all enjoyed each other as a group.

    It’s really remarkable and I would love to hear from you more about it!

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