Thoroughly, utterly angry and disgusted!

We took the boys to the mall tonight to see Santa. This was our second attempt as the first attempt when Korrie was here, they wouldnt let us take pictures with my camera. Same deal tonight at yet a different mall. They said the only pictures are the ones you purchase. WEll, I am sorry, but i am not paying a minimum of $20 for some crappy photos of my kids with Santa. That was the cheapest package with only 2 5x7 pictures. Last year, it was free to do. What the hell??? I told them it was pathetic. Sitting on Santas lap used to be free and you were always alowed to take your own photos. I am so irritated. WE are goign to try a couple of other venues to attempt Santa pictures, but gee, maybe it will be a thing of the past. This crappy commercialization is really pathetic, just my humble opinion.

I couldnt resist playing around with this....

Korrie, Hayden and Simon visit St Louis and the arch

Korrie and the boys arrived on Thursday afternoon. That night I had to work. Korrie made a huge pot of homemade chicken noodle soup and off I went. They had a quiet night at home. Friday, we went to The Mills mall and had an adventurous day of shopping and playing. I bought Hayden and Simon their own hermit crabs, "little pete" and "firework", for Christmas. They are so excited about them.

Saturday, we headed downtown so Hayden could touch the Arch. It was very cold and windy down there. We walked around for a bit, but then decided it was too cold and we headed for a mall for a lite dinner and a bit of shopping. Then we dropped of the duo and went back downtown to City Museum for some serious play. We had a blast there and all 3 boys enjoyed exploring the place.

They left this morning. We miss them already!

"my sista"

The boys with the Arch

Trevor and I down on the river front.

Best
Cousins!

So excited!!!

At this very moment, as I type this, my sister Korrie is driving here!!! She brings with her Hayden and Simon! WE are all beside ourselves with excitement!!! I cannot wait to have her here. Check back as we will be posting lots of pictures!!!