The new ride

I feel like a mom.  Funny how it was not having the two kids or expecting a third that makes me feel like this, but the van does.

Also....

The girls and I went to the mall for a quick gift buying expedition this morning.  We were a little surprised to meet Santa there.  Mariel asked for a scooter (to which Santa eloquently replied: "OK")  Noella refused to speak to him, except to show him her snack and proclaim "BAGEL" several times.  Will we find a box of bagels under our Christmas tree?  And, honestly, is there anything else that would make Noella as happy as unlimited bagels?