Santa's Clause 2008

So we made it to see Santa. It was kind of a mess, but isnt alot of stuff this time of year. We waited in line for a long time and the kids were really impatient. The pictures were very expensive also so I just got 2 wallets. Seems like everything is really expensive this year. I have most of the shopping done. I think I have about 5 more presents to buy. Hoping biolife works out this week so I can use that money to finish my shopping. The kids only asked Santa for a couple of things. Ben asked for some GI Joes, and the Batman/motorcycle car. Faith asked for a blue bike. (she likes blue now because that is Bens favorite color). Brandon asked for night vision goggles. Not too bad. They understand Christmas is not going to be tons of presents this year so they have really really put thought into what they wanted this year. They would circle something in a magazine and then cross it out and say I dont need that. Josh volunteered to buy two presents this year for a couple of 10 year olds through the salvation army one of them wanted a watch and Brandon was so happy to help Josh pick it out for him. The other wanted an MP3 player. I heard Brandon talking to his friend Nora and he told her we are going to help a couple of little boys have a good Christmas this year. If it werent for my dad these little boys might not get anything. He said I want everyone to get to open something for Christmas. He was so proud of his dad and proud that he could help. So sweet. He also gets to be a bell ringer on the 20th of this month up at Hyvee. He says I hope I get lots of money collected.