Santa Brunch and Introducing...Jingle!!

Today we went to Westwood for their annual Santa Brunch. There was delicious food galore, beautiful decorations, and of course, Santa!
Caroline talked a BIG game all morning long, saying how she couldn't wait to see Santa and sit in his lap so she could hand over her wish list in person. Alas, when the big moment finally arrived, Caroline got cold feet and refused to visit with Santa. It was only after I informed her that only children who sit with Santa were granted access to the ice cream station that she changed her tune. ;-)
As you might imagine, the twins were less than thrilled with their encounter with Santa, but in the end I did get pictures of all three girls with the jolly old elf. The twins picture is below, but Caroline's will be posted later since the real photographer took it.
Also, last but not least, the girls were delighted last week to welcome a new friend into our house! Jingle the Elf made an appearance for the first time ever in the Hepper household. Jingle arrived bearing gifts, Christmas pjs and a Little People Christmas set, which made him very popular despite the fact that he arrived with instructions not to be touched and that he was really only there to make sure the girls are on their best behavior this holiday season . The girls were so excited to meet their new friend/spy and take great pleasure in scouting out Jingle's new vantage point every morning!

Caroline and her wish list (blog post to follow soon on her list - it's pretty funny)

Classic (Julia/Margaret)

Happy girl - she earned her ice cream.

Julia

Margaret

Back at home, burning off energy before nap time...

Daddy yawns as the twins act silly.

The girls playing one of their favorite games: races. Caroline false started (as usual).

Margaret and Julia left in the dust.

And finally....Jingle's arrival in the Hepper house!

Caroline seeing Jingle for the first time.

Margaret seeing Jingle for the first time.

Jingle and his gifts.

Sweet Margaret at play.

A rare moment of quiet, peaceful play.

Happy girl Julia

Jingle tucked up in the garland.