Broke Santa

Well, we survived our 8.5 hour car ride to Baton Rouge this past weekend to have Christmas with Felix's family. Blair was not the issue. It was me. Between bathroom stops, swelling, and back pain, I have decided that my maximum car ride will be 30 minutes between now and March! We did have a wonderful visit though, and Blair loved seeing her grandparents and playing with her cousins.

It is a Verdigets' tradition that cousin Chris (Crypto) dresses up like Santa every year. Jason normally acts as his elf and brings some very special gifts for some very special people. Well, this year due to the poor economy, Santa was a little low on funds. Broke Santa studied everyone's wish list and attempted to deliver. In a garbage bag.

Cousin Jenny asked Santa for an iPad this year.

Shelby really wanted the iPad 2. He was amazed that he could flip it to the side.

Cousin Nick was in love with his new X Box.

Uncle Yaaaj (George) was very suspicious about his gift since he didn't have a wish list this year. Much to his surprise, he got a new Wii!

And the remains of Aunt Eunice!!

Finally, Wall Street Santa showed up and put an end to all of this turmoil with the very popular red envelopes. Cousin Will was praising Jesus because he still had some Christmas to pay off!

Wall Street Santa repossessed Santa's sleigh and they were all sent on their merry way. Next up on the agenda was a little dirty Santa. Jenny was thrilled with her new Obama chia pet. She plans on watering it every single day.

Paw Paw got a more desirable gift. He knew he wouldn't be keeping that too long!

And Uncle Paul thought he was getting a precious American Girl Doll as his gift. Much to his surprise he found a bottle of vodka swaddled in a bath towel :-)

All while Uncle George was secretly scheming up a deal with Shelby to steal the vodka in exchange for cash.

I can't even explain the noise level in this room. Blair was terrified and may never be the same. But, let's not forget to show our respect for the person who bred all of this craziness. Poor Gigi. He said all he wanted for Christmas was to go home! LOL! And at 94 years old, I think I would have wanted to go home too ;)

To add to the excitement, Harrison got to attend his first Saints game while we were in town. Paw Paw, Felix, Jason, and Harrison all got tickets from Santa Claus to attend the New Year's Day game. Harrison and Jason were all decked out in their Saints gear. Felix was all ready to go in his Ole Miss colors. Don't tease because it is a sensitive subject ;)

The girls were still pooped from all the excitement, so we stayed in for the day and played. Blair wrecked Harper's room a couple more times, pretended to not be tired, and then played outside while enjoying the 70 degree weather! And Baby Hayes just sat back and watched all the drama unfold!

Now that we are home, it is time to get into baby mode! The nursery is being painted as we speak, and I'm ready to start nesting. We will have a 3 year old in 10 days and then a 36 year old a few days after that! Once the partying is over, we will be ready for March 16th!!