christmas spirit

Today we took a trip to the library to see Santa.

Layla was so so excited.

While we stood in line she kept saying, "Hi Santa! Hi Santa!"

She was so antsy to get on his lap.

It was finally her turn, and as she got up close to him she put her head in her hands

and started to cry.

She had tried so hard to be brave.

I got her calmed down, and convinced her to stand by him as he held Marx.

She finally warmed up to him and told him that she wanted a bike for Christmas.

Marx was quite content,

until her saw me.

This afternoon I made Layla her own little felt Christmas tree.

(hoping that it will keep her from moving the ornaments on my tree!)

She loves it.