Ornaments and Santa (December 9th)

One of my favorite traditions that I have with the boys is going to a local pottery shop to paint Christmas ornaments each year. This year we went to the As You Wish studio in Glendale. We always return the following week, as part of a second date night to get dinner and pick up our ornaments. This year, we combined pick-up with a visit to see Santa, who parks his sleigh across the street. This year the boys both did an amazing job on their ornaments. They were very patient, focused on the details and creative. This year it took us about two hours in the studio; unlike previous years when we barely lasted 30 minutes. My hope one day is that by the time they move out into their own place, they will have a nice set of beautiful ornaments for their own trees that help them remember this fun family tradition we have.

 Lincoln painted a Santa.

 Logan painted a round ornament and turned him into a blue snowman head.

 

Visit with Santa. They asked for Legos, Lincoln asked for a new bike. Logan asked for a trash truck.