A Good Santa??

I have learned many new things as a parent. One of the most important, I am sure, is that there are 'good' Santa's and 'bad' Santa's- and that if you want your child's picture taken with a 'good' Santa- you have to make an appointment in March.

I thought I had time and could sqeeze in somewhere. But no- the best Santa in town at Phipps Plaza was ALL booked and had been since October.

I think Sylvie had her picture taken with a 'good' Santa. His beard is real, at least.

I- on the other hand- was my own worst nightmare. All the photographer was doing to get Sylvie to smile was ringing a bell. Really??!!

So I took matters into my own hands and proceded to jump around and try to get her to smile. It obviously didn't work.

Great Grandpa

Ralph's Grandfather came to Atlanta after Thanksgiving.

Sylvie enjoyed meeting him! She knew he was very special!

Ralph and I and Sylvie are planning on taking our first airplane ride as a family in March to see Great Grandfather again, and Great Grandmother!

The Moon, Venus & Jupiter

On Sunday November 30th we got home after dinner one night and the Moon, Venus and Jupiter were in an unusual grouping. I had heard that this happens every 50 years so I thought I needed to get a picture. Sylvie was none too happy and could have cared less. The next time she see's this will be in the year 2052. She will be 44. Ralph will be well into his 70's.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081125/ap_on_sc/sci_sky_trio

Thanksgiving 2008

The Turkey being prepared on the silver platter...

HA! Just Kidding. What a good sport though.

Turkey?

The Whole FamilySylvie and Aunt Katherine