Santa and dropping the kids off at the pool

Rob's work had a Christmas party for the kids this past weekend at his hangar and Santa and his elves flew in on a P-3. Here is a picture of Santa exiting the plane. The kids had a great time. They are getting to know him rather well because we've seen him alot over the past month. They've had their picture taken with him twice and today we are going to another Christmas party where Santa will be. Here is a picture of the kids patiently waiting for him.
Mariano keeps looking out of our window at the lights on the neighbors houses and says "I think it's going to be Christmas." He doesn't quite get that it is on a certain day that you have to wait for. For example we went to a Halloween party in October and he still asks if we can go to a Halloween party on any given day. Rob & I are ecstatic because....drumroll please......
Mariano is finally potty trained!! Yesterday made it official. He is pooping on the potty now. Or, as Rob likes to say...dropping the kids off at the pool. He made the leap from pull ups to underware. He has been peeing on the potty forever, but refused to poop on the potty for fear of what? We still don't know. All I know is that he is going on the potty now and I hope he never looks back! Yay baby boy!!! Mommy & Daddy are so proud of you. Go baby boy~go baby boy (can you picture me dancing? I am).
Mya has another loose tooth. This one is on the top. One of her front. Everyday it seems a little looser, but it is still hanging on. I'll let you know when it falls out. Here is a picture of her hula dancing in front of the Christmas tree.
And Valentino is still being Valentino. Eating, pooping, crying and being beautiful. Just incase you maybe suffering from withdrawal...I will provide you with a picture:

Mele Kalikimaka

From our ohana to yours.
We love you all.

Santa's Village

We took a little trip to Santa's village this past weekend and I was able to get a couple of pictures. Mariano was having a bad day, but Mya enjoyed herself. We waited in line for an hour. The kids were good considering it was hot and the line was barely moving. Valentino decided he wanted to eat while we were waiting and rather than sit and lose our spot, I opted to stand and feed him (under cover of corse) while we waited. Thats right, Mommas got skillz. He ate, burped and took a nap all while standing in a line. Guess thats why he has such a sleepy expression in the picture.