Shhh...I am a cheater!

A few weeks ago while I was sitting on the couch I signed all of the Christmas cards, put return address labels on, and forever stamps. I know...you are thinking, "Why is this on the blog???" Well....these are my cards for Christmas 2012...yes, you read that right! I have my cards already for next year and they are now being packed away in my decorations. So when it comes time to decorate next year, I will just have to put mailing address labels on the cards and put a new picture inside. I know it is cheating....but oh well!

The Nutcracker

This year Oma decided to take Ella and me to watch The Nutcracker Ballet in Laughlin. This would be Ella's first ballet. The performance was good, and was perfect for her first time. Not too long...but not too short either. Mom had gotten us seats right in the center and up one level, so we could see the entire stage without being blocked. The lady with big Texas hair sort of blocked Ella's view, but I honestly think she just wanted to sit on Mommy's lap. She was in awe of everything happening on the stage. Afterwards, I didn't even bother to tell her to stop dancing. She was just so happy!



Our timer shot taken using Oma's cell phone as a tripod! Not to bad!



Afterwards, the main dancers were outside of the theater (literally outside the door...which caused chaos!) We had no intention of stopping for photos because there were so many people. But, it it just happen that the Prima Ballerina was free as we walked by. So I quick to the opportunity for a shot!

Picture with Santa

Kevin was able to get my scanner to work....so here is the picture of Bean with Santa.