Our visit to see Santa was as expected... a challenge! It took an hour to get Lauren dressed (and some bribery). Notice she is not wearing her pretty sparkle shoes- that would be my fault. I didn't try the tights on her ahead of time and they were so big that they heel part was on her calf. So we covered it up with Uggs...oh well. 
This was the look on Lauren's face as we approached Santa. Not freaking out but just kind of somber.
Benny even looks a little nervous, maybe because he was looking at Lauren. 
She watched other kids on his lap and seemed okay but as we approached... SCREAMING! And this time we couldn't pry her off of Kevin. So they suggested we take a family photo:) So that is what we got, a nice family photo. I'm anxious to see it when it arrives next week.
After the Santa experience we went to Build a Bear to get Ben's bear a Christmas outfit. Lauren had a great time there and was especially happy because Santa gave her a lolipop!
Here is Ben with his Christmas bear, he's not so thrilled, he would've rather had a bottle I think.
We went to Starbucks and Ben got his bottle, we got our egg nog latte's and Miss Lauren got her cocoa.
We were all happy!
And apparently quite tired, they both fell asleep in the car!
This is the best shot I could get of Ben sleeping since I was in the passenger seat.
This was the look on Lauren's face as we approached Santa. Not freaking out but just kind of somber.
Benny even looks a little nervous, maybe because he was looking at Lauren. 
She watched other kids on his lap and seemed okay but as we approached... SCREAMING! And this time we couldn't pry her off of Kevin. So they suggested we take a family photo:) So that is what we got, a nice family photo. I'm anxious to see it when it arrives next week.
After the Santa experience we went to Build a Bear to get Ben's bear a Christmas outfit. Lauren had a great time there and was especially happy because Santa gave her a lolipop!
Here is Ben with his Christmas bear, he's not so thrilled, he would've rather had a bottle I think.
We went to Starbucks and Ben got his bottle, we got our egg nog latte's and Miss Lauren got her cocoa.
We were all happy!
And apparently quite tired, they both fell asleep in the car!
This is the best shot I could get of Ben sleeping since I was in the passenger seat. I'm wondering what year our trip to see Santa will actually be tear free? Probably not for a long time, and when they finally stop crying, I will probably start crying, because it will mean they are growing up.
Even with the crying, it was still a fun day!
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Did you guys visit Santa today (Monday)? We brought Logan and Claire this morning...Our trip went pretty much like yours, and ended with a family photo with Santa, too.
Yes! We did go today, to Bell Square. Oh, I wish we saw you. Were were there at about 11. We meant to be there at 10 but "Someone" made us a little late by refusing to get dressed!
Sad! We were just leaving around 11:00. It would have been so fun to see you guys at the mall- I seem to run into you quite a bit there!
Looks like you had fun! Ben is too cute with his bear. We love Lauren's tights. Uggs and tights are very trendy right now. We can't wait for Taylor to visit Santa next week. This will probably be her only happy Santa pic for a while.
I am dreading the Santa visit. I think we may do it one day this week when there are less people in the mall to witness the screaming. But hey, the kids look adorable, even if it did take them an hour to get dressed. :)
We totally had the group shot too. And were not at all dressed for it. Hilarious.
i was just making fun of kip and lis for getting a family shot.. can't wait to see yours!:) i will always love what a big girl lauren looks like with her starbies cup. she's so cute. so so so cute. and benny? i die that you all him benny. it fits him to a t.
Looks like a busy day for two little beans...and two parents. I love you guys!
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