we finally got it!!

I told myself this year I would force the girls to get a picture with Santa and I kept my word, but it wasn't as bad of an experience as I thought it would be. I made sure to continuously talk about Santa and reassure them that Santa was "nice" and he is the one who brings them presents for Christmas, so maybe that worked or not...

There were a few kids in line in front of us so they kept a close eye on Santa and how the other kids reacted. I also thought it might make a difference if Santa just held Charlotte and they stood on each side of him... (I think that helped...a lot...) Once it was the girls' turn Alyssa walked right up to him and said Hi, but I had to force Hannah to stand next to him. By the 4th picture, she had stopped crying, but was definitely NOT happy and wanted to make sure I knew.

Am I a crazy Mom if I think the picture looks better with one happy girl, one very sad girl and a perfect little baby???