Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Brody mailed a letter to Santa...

It was his first time writing and sending a letter to Santa!  We finally had him do it today.  I helped Brody write the letter (he held the pen, I wrote what he told me to) and Tony helped him with the envelope.  Every year Brody and Hyrum get letters FROM Santa (neither Tony nor I write them honestly- and they are addressed from the north pole so... our kids are pretty in with the big guy, I guess;)  But anyway... Brody finally replied asking for what he wanted- and making sure Santa knew what he didn't need, too.  "I already have a bike", he says.  Ha!  We had Brody drop it off at Macy's since for every letter they receive they donate a dollar to the Make a Wish foundation.  It was a win-win.  Heck, a triple win seeing is I got to peruse through Macy's the week of Christmas.  Oh the hustle and bustle.  The decorations!  The Christmas music!  Macy's is magical, no?
*riding escalators for fun.
We had Brody carry the letter in his new Jordan kids backpack.  c/o Haddad Brands.  Shirt is also c/o Haddad Brands.  So long buzz lightyear backpack!  (Well maybe we'll keep it too, so I can keep my baby little for a little while longer;)
Brody had to make a pit stop before the big delivery...
All the scribbles you see through the envelope are pictures of presents Brody drew for Santa.  B thought he might need a visual. (:
Brody was SO excited he mailed his letter!
Earlier, on the way there... Hy was sporting his new Nike Beanie c/o Haddad Brands.  Even comes with matching fleece gloves.  I especially love that it stays ON and covers his ears.  My kids are going to be warm this winter!
Wee!  Now Santa knows where to find us!  :p

8 lovely comments:

Jazmyn Alexandria said...

That is so sweet! I really can't wait until I can do things like that with my daughter, she's only 15 months so it's a little too early for us lol. Oh and I love Macy's during the holidays!! :)

Love, Jazmyn

Erin said...

This is just the sweetest! :) I remember my mom "mailing" my letters when I was little...so exciting!

Darcie Santoyo said...

what a sweetie! and i love your bokeh pictures, they are my favorite. makes me want to get my camera out and walk around the block to see all the houses

Mommyblogger said...

Oh I just love this! I bet he was so excited. My daughter is now too old for those sorts of things but my son is almost at the age to enjoy them. I can't wait!
Merry Christmas to You & Yours!!

Carlie said...

He looks so excited in all the pictures to be delivering his Santa letter! Too cute!

Meg {henninglove} said...

i cant wait to do this with my children!! but that is several years down the line still but what a great family activity, love the photos

Kaitlyn said...

You have such a beautiful house!
The santa letter is cute, i don't think they have one of those near me! I wish they did! Love the photos you got in the mall! Makes me want to go shopping and take my camera along! :D

In our sea of love

Karm said...

that is so cute. I have always wanted to take the boys to send their letters to Santa. THis year only Kai seen and sat on Santa ):
Hyrum's little smile is too adorable.