Our New Roommate and a Visit with Santa

We have a new live-in. He is tiny, dressed in red, has blue eyes and is wearing a Santa hat. He doesn't say much, and he doesn't really get in the way at all. In fact, I never really even notice him except in the mornings when we first wake up and find what he's been up to over night. We've found him watching TV and playing with Carter's trains, among other things. His name is Doodle, and he'll be around for a little while, at least until December 25th!  :)

We took the kids to see Santa this week. Carter was so excited to see him and tell him what was on his Christmas list. He wasn't shy at all and went right up to him and gave him a hug. He told Santa he wanted a Red Lightning McQueen, Mickey Mouse, and Jesse (from Toy Story). Hope Santa can come through for this little boy!! Ella didn't seem to notice Santa at all, she was just wanting to finish her bottle that we interrupted to plop her in Santa's lap. At least she wasn't crying in the picture. Can't wait to see what Santa brings for all of us! See ya next year, Santa!