Our Bolton Bunch: Visiting Santa

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Visiting Santa

This last weekend we went to Salt Lake for our family Christmas parties. (more on that later) Since this would be our last time in town until January we took the opportunity to visit with Santa. Ever since Spencer's first Christmas we have gone to the Provo Towne Center to talk with the "real" Santa. Everywhere else are just Santa's helpers. They will do if you're in a pinch, the info still gets to him, but if at all possible, we make this our Santa destination. This year was no disappointment. We were a little worried about Desirae freaking out. She is at that stranger-danger age. But to our delight she hopped right up on his lap and told the big guy she wanted a hoppy bunny. Andrew was next, requesting an Indiana Jones whip. Benjamin followed with a plea for a Darth Maul Lightsaber. Finally, Spencer (too big to sit) asked for an MP3 player. We concluded the visit with our typical rides one the quarter machines and then let the kids choose what ever they wanted for lunch at the food-court.

All this and we were still back to Gary's parents by noon. As we pulled up to their house we noticed that Gary's sister Karen was there visiting. As we walked in I heard her say something to the effect of, "Maybe that's why she hasn't updated her blog for so long." To which I replied, "Are you talking about me?" She hadn't heard us walk in and it kind of startled her and we laughed. She was right though, I hadn't updated for a couple weeks at least.(more on that to come later too) It was a great visit and a Super Santa Success. Now...where can I find a hoppy bunny?

5 comments:

Chris 'n Leah said...: It is so fun to visit that old plump man! I am glad the children enjoyed themselves.

It was wonderful to talk to you yesterday. I feel relief that you are doing well.

Hang in there, you are AWESOME!

PS-Yes, I noticed the time of your post...go to BED and get some SLEEP!; December 11, 2008 at 7:28 AM
Kandice said...: Hehe, you haven't updated forever have you. It is because you have been working so hard on the ward's nativity play! good to see you yesterday!; December 11, 2008 at 8:29 AM
shellie said...: Ok what is up? You have me really curious. ARe you pregnant?; December 11, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Kyndi said...: ok...on the pregnancy note...my sister in law said she was excited that I'm showing now, she didn't want to say anything until she was sure!!! I'M NOT PREGNANT!!! But anyways, back to you, we are so sorry our family turned out to be such flakes!! I'm sure it all went fabulous!!; December 13, 2008 at 9:55 PM
Kyndi said...: You are too nice...thanks. My aunt does the vinyl, (growth chart, etc...) but she's taking a break for Christmas. We'll be putting another order in at the first of the year though, if you wanna look at her book I'll bring one down to ya sometime!; December 13, 2008 at 11:56 PM

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