A Visit With Santa and A Jingle Bell Parade

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Lilyana was quite smitten with Santa :)

I don't think Lily really understood that Swift was Uncle Richie!

Max and Bug

Ready to go!

We weren't sure if Lilyana would actually sit on the big guy's lap this year. She seemed a bit freaked out by the whole idea. At times, she's still the timid little girl we first met in China. But, the Grand Haven Santa quickly won her over. She snuggled right into him as they had a heart to heart talk about all things Christmas. Lilyana's wish this year is a black kitty. We hope that Santa brings a stuffed one of course. :)

And...a couple of weekends ago we rode my sister's bank's float in the Grand Haven Jingle Bell Parade. The kids and I were joined by Max's best friend Samuel, my sisters, and Swift the Eagle (aka my brother-in-law, Rich). A chilly, but fun time was had by all! :)