A Jelly Belly Christmas

I am just a little behind on blogging so I am trying to catch up.

Right before Christmas, we took the boys to see Santa at the Jelly Belly Factory. They had not visited Santa yet so this was their one shot to give Santa their last minute Christmas list. (DJ did email him his list at school, but we wanted to make sure the big man heard it from him in person).

This beautiful archway greeted us into Santa's workshop.

Cody had no idea what was going on since he hadn't really been up close and personal with Santa yet, but DJ was VERY excited.

When we got to the front of the line, Cody ran up to the chair. I don't think he really realized anyone was sitting there. When he got on Santa's lap, though, he got a little nervous.

Okay, a LOT nervous. I love this picture!!! We never had the "get me away from this creepy, hairy guy in red" pictures with DJ so I'm glad we got it with Cody. =)

Santa is probably used to rejection, though, considering he continues to smile through the arms flailing, shin kicking and shrieks.

DJ got shy while sitting on Santa's lap so he never voiced his wish list. I guess he was happy with Santa learning about it through email.

I think I should be working at the mall taking Santa's pictures this year. Isn't this a good one? LOL

Jelly Belly was decorated inside and out with Christmas decorations. DJ loved looking at (and touching) everything.

These were some of the decorations outside.

Even the inflatable Santa was too much for Cody!

Sugar is Sweet

Doesn't just looking at this Christmas "Tree" make your teeth hurt?

Kindergarten Holiday Christmas Program

It was the show of the season and one we had been looking forward to!

We always enjoyed going to DJ's preschool seasonal programs and watching the kids sing their little hearts out. We kept hoping that he would have on this year as well and we weren't disappointed!

Right before their Holiday break, the kindergartner's had their Holiday Program. DJ practiced daily in preparation for the show. :)

Here is our little singer posing in front of the Christmas tree.

I'm not sure what he was doing, but it apparently was a pose (so he informed me).

This is my current favorite picture of him. That is probably why it is the one used for the header of their blog. :)

We had to get to school before the program so the kids could get their "costumes" for the show. Since they were going to sing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, they were all adorably dressed as female and male reindeers (I know there are proper terms for them, but they seem to escape me at the moment).

I thought DJ would get shy during the show and not sing, but here is proof that he did. He sang his little patooty off! Watch out American Idol!!!!