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We expected our Santa experience to be pretty seamless this year so when we got to Santa's Village and Darby was a bit tentative about the old guy we were surprised but settled with her sitting to Ewan's right while Santa was on his left... we took the pictures and while Mama was picking the winner with the photographer Darby warmed up and climbed up on Santa's lap so we did a quick reshoot.

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Ewan is old hat at this Santa business now, he confidently walked up to the old guy and sat right next to him. When prompted Ewan calmly and succinctly explained to Santa that he wants the boy Ghostbuster Lego set and that Darby wants the Little Mermaid Duplo set. Darby was a bit uncomfortable and Ewan was an all-star big brother so after we got home from our visit Ewan got to put the star on our tree!

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It seems that Darby's life may have been made this week... it wasn't Legoland or swimming in Palm Dessert or Thanksgiving or seeing friends and family... it was definitely lunch with her idol Ariel.

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This year for Thanksgiving we went on a road trip adventure that kicked off with a day at Disneyland, then Legoland and Carlsbad, followed by Palm Desert for Thanksgiving, then family and friend time in Camarillo, and wrapped up with lunch in San Luis Obispo with Great Aunt Chatie and Uncle Ken. The family also had an additional traveler with us for this adventure... Bunny Robin Ray the Bat Rays pet that goes home with a different student/family each weekend. We were very happy to show Bunny Robin so much of California, and were happy that there were no mishaps and that he was safely returned to the classroom.

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Getting Darby's 2 year 7 month post out of the way because this lady has big plans for Thanksgiving next week... more and more to say, more and more to do, and more and more opinions - especially about her clothes and hair.

Darby Moira - 2 Years 7 Months

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This weekend we found a sure fire way to exhaust Ewan... 4 hours with Auntie Holly and her pup Henry. Mama and Daddy took a few hours to enjoy a quiet brunch and explore the city, and this boy, who is resisting naps more and more, was asleep within 5 blocks of departure. He played hard, ordered and ate a turkey sandwich (his first), and discovered the beauty of Google Home.

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When your Grampy turns 70 you meet him in Mexico for some all-inclusive fun... sunscreen, quesadillas, and smoothies 24/7!