Father Christmas stopped by!

Despite everything - we had a nice time at my friends yesterday and were quite late back, as we stopped to have a meal with my parents and brother on the way home, and I never got around to updating the blog!
But today I have something fun to tell you all about. Last year we started a family tradition, that we have continued this year and expanding on it, so we can continue for years to come...
Last year Santa stopped by and picked up Robert's dummy, so that he knew that Robert was now a big boy and could have big boy presents. Last year it happened sometime at the beginning of November as Robert determined when he was giving his dummy up.
This year I have been working towards the 30th November. Santa stopped by and picked up Richard's dummies, and their juice bottles and their Xmas lists. They put it all on the doorstep and went upstairs to play. When they heard the doorbell (well Mummy calling really as it doesn't ring loud enough to hear it upstairs) they came down and peeped out of the window, but no one was there! When they opened the door they found an advent calendar and a Thomas the Tank Engine digger each! Richard was slightly disappointed that it wasn't the "puter" he had asked for on his list, but he cheered up, when we explained about the advent calendar counting us down for the BIG Santa visit!
They were really cute! Of course now with their juice bottles gone, they didn't drink much this afternoon. But I am sure they will get the hang of things soon. Now it will be interesting to see, how well Richard manages to fall asleep without his dummy. But he is sooooo tired today as we were late home last night, that I should think it won't be a problem!
So next year if we need them to give up any silly habits, we can do the same again, and if not, then this will be how we send the Xmas lists to Santa and get the advent calendars! Not bad,eh?!

So is everyone excited about tomorrow?! I know I am, but then again, a lot of you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow!! I think you'll be surprised!! I know I still am!!
And on that note, I am off downstairs to make us a pizza - yummy!
I'll be back later and post a layout of Robert peeping to see Santa!
and here it is, I did it also for the Mix My Scrapbook Challenge at Been there Scrapped That.
You had to use lots of papers, the word "Anticipation", a piece of tape and your own handwriting! Florian made me a font of my handwriting not so long ago, so that wasn't a problem, but I think I prefer other fonts to my scribble!

Credits:

Chill Out Remix by Colie's Corner at BTST
Tape from Back to School BTST collab kit

By the way, the Pizza was delicious (fresh mushrooms, leek, red peppers, olives and feta cheese!)

Got another layout done! This is the pair of them stood in front of the things for Santa! Looking so pleased with themselves. I did it for the Scrapper Say What Challenge at BTST. And addressed it to them!

Credits:
Chill Out Remix by Colies Corner at BTST

Bye 4 now