Our tradition continues

This morning we got up bright and early and faced the very chilly air and headed down to Seattle to go get Alyssa's picture taken with Santa Claus. Now you may be asking why did we head down there? It's tradition in Cory's family to get pictures with Santa at the Nordstrom downtown. It started with his mom, Cory and his brother, and now Alyssa and soon to be baby Deuce.
I was a little nervous about how long we would have to stand in line. Actually we got there a little after 0830 and were out of there and headed up to Grammy's apartment by 0930. It wasn't bad at all and we didn't have to wait outside this time! I wasn't sure if she was going to want to sit on his lap but after her cookie and watching several other kids on his lap, she got right on there without a problem. Santa asked her several questions which of course she just stared at him and she refused to give him a hug. She did very well sitting on his lap and didn't cry. We got some pictures, none of which she was smiling, but the photographer did get one and I can't wait to see it.
Afterwards we headed to The Bay for breakfast and had a great talk with the waitress there. Some of the guys Cory works with and him used to go there for coffee and she recognized him. She let him know how much she appreciated all their work they do. It was fun talking with her. Alyssa left with her two grandmas and Cory and I headed out to do our Christmas shopping. I have to say except for some stocking stuffers we are done! WOOHOO!! Alyssa must have told Santa what she wanted because she got some great gifts! I can't wait for her to open them.
When we got back to the apartment Alyssa hadn't slept at all, much to my surprise. We packed up all her stuff and headed home where she quickly fell asleep after having a very exciting day.