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Have I mentioned how I haven’t done much Christmas shopping yet? Yikes!

So my hubby and I decided to leave the kids with their grandparents and head off for a marathon shopping trip.

Since we were preparing for the Big Guy’s arrival I thought a special little date card was in order~

My actual picture is from the new Christmas tree at Short Pump Town Center that you can even walk through.

It is absolutely beautiful.

December 12th~

In case you were wondering we had a very romantic dinner in the aisles of Costco sharing a slice of pizza.

Saturday was the annual Andrews’ Family Christmas Lunch.

December 13th~

Leave it to Santa to find and bring Hartly a Jake and The Neverland Pirates costume.

We had searched every inch of Disney World and could not find one.

I guess that Santa has connections!! He he.

The best part was actually seeing Santa outside in the parking lot as we left the restaurant.

He was busy helping someone start their car.

Is there nothing that guy can’t do?

I used~

October Afternoon December Story Kit, Ali Edwards December Daily Kit, Pretty Little Studio For You Image, Heidi Swapp Christmas Paper Pad, Various October Afternoon Christmas Collections, Webster’s Pages, Simple Stories Snap Album & Page Protectors, Jingle Thickers, Papertrey Ink Twine, Jingle Bells, Winks Of Stella, Acetate

I’ve tried to list most of my supplies, but if you have any questions please ask.