Laraway Family

Uncle Joey? Maybe, if he were 5" even. That's the beauty of this Santa! No passing HIM off as the real deal! :) The boys, of course, were fine with the picture taking, but Starks liked him from a distance. I don't blame him. It was REALLY chilly, and we got there just as it started. First, we made some crafts (Starks' favorite was the necklace made from fruit loops.). Anthony made an elf, and Starks made a stocking. Chas wasn't interested in anything they offered. Then, we finally had soem sausage, pancakes and hash browns before heading out to meet Teresa and the kids for some Starbucks and a trip to the Great Mall! The two of us shopped- again- with 6 kids! I think we each hit two stores and then ate some lunch. It was three hours, but the kids again did a great job. It was more about them anyway, and they really hung in there. We got back just in time to do some relaxing before our big dinner! Russ and I met up with 5 other couples- our friends- for dinner at La Fondue in Saratoga. More to follow on that when I get pictures back. :) Right now, we are gearing up for Christmas! This next week, I'll be in each classroom helping out with a number of things, and we have two assemblies or programs. :) We'll make sure we have pictures for you. All of our packages are mailed out to family, and now we just are winding down for our own fun! I can't wait!!!!
Does Chas look like James Dean, or what?!