HO-HO-NO!! A Moral Dilemma

What do I do? My 4 year old came up to me yesterday and said, "Oh, mom, Santa isn't really real, is he?" 

If  you know anything about Marco you know that this is not a man with an affinity for Jolly St. Nic. (Unless it's he's the Dutch variety complete with stick for beating naughty children and a black slave under strict orders to kidnap said bad little ones off to Turkey in burlap bags.) When we walk past a stuffed Mr. and Mrs. Clause, Marco always makes sure to say to our tots, "What a nice generic grandma and grandpa set of dolls." 

Part of me wants to be honest and tell Zina that there is only national debt and no Santa what so ever. Part of me wants to be able to bribe my children into doing my bidding by threatening them with "Santa is Watching" every time they start snipping my fine furniture to bits with kid-scissors. Part of me wants them to just be kids for a while and enjoy mystery.

Now what do I do? 

Leave lots of advise ...

The Ward Directory

The lesson for today is: Be in charge of your own ward directory photo! What was it we called it when we were in the singles ward? The meat-market buyer's guide comes to mind. You would think it would be a simple task to snap a family photo with the number of cameras floating around my house. It isn't as easy as you may think.

The ward clerk has been threatening to run the same picture from four years ago (taken 15 minutes after Zina was born!) or he could simply snap a picture himself of us in the primary room with lots of florescent lighting. As if!! So finally, this morning I set up the tripod and made everyone pretend we were going to church. It's not my finest work, but it sure beats the alternatives!

I will be sure to let you know which one they pick.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

the frog princess?

This is from my uber-hip MIL. Thanks, BJPD.

It's not just for life, it's for Christmas ...

Bunches of Christmas family photos, but today here's a few favorites that may not make the Christmas card cut.

Shauna and Rog...

Papa Rock and Granny P ...

Zac, uhh, I mean Xan Davis (dude) ...

and maybe my new favorite of Miss Favorite ...

Trust me ... it's worth it.

You really should click on this link HERE to see how Marco and the Minis (that would be the best name for a band) spent the day. 

Thanks, Katie-belle.

From the Mouth of Babes ...

Thirty eight year old mother: Zina-Boo, you are so beautiful. How can I be as pretty as you?

Recently turned four year old: Well, for starters you would have to die then be resurrected in perfection. 

Is this confidence, arrogance or overly effective Sunbeam education? 

They're pretty cute!

Meet Stacy and Matt.

You gotta love a St. George wedding this time of year. I sure did!! Here they are in black and white.

What's the vote? This ...
or this ...


(I feel a blogging roll coming on!)