A cherished memory

This picture may not look like much, but it was probably my favorite moment on Christmas morning! The children had already come out to see what Santa brought them. They had already opened up their stockings in which they got all sorts of fun little things. Thomas got a new bike. Mary Frances got a karaoke machine and a new suitcase, and Chase got a #1 Texans fan finger-thing (whatever those are called)!

Anyway, it meant so much to me that Chase never even noticed that he didn't have a BIG gift from Santa like the others did. He was completely content with all of the little things he had.Of course, Santa had left him something big, but he'd covered it with a towel, and Chase just didn't notice it! So, Ray C. called him over to his lap and asked him quietly if he liked what Santa gave him. He very happily said he did, and then Ray C. asked him if he noticed anything else near his stocking. When he said "no", Ray C. pointed out the towel covering up something.

So, Chase, shockingly a little timid, went over and removed the towel to find...

two new pets...now named Darth "Vader" and Princess "Lea"

He was so excited, and though he claims to believe in Santa, ran to give mommy and daddy hugs and thanks! I will always treasure this special memory! It made the gift even more special!

So, Vader and Lea are doing well! They are German Giant Bearded Dragons. Which means they will be a little larger than the average beardie. They actually have fun personalities, but they are still a little skiddish. So, holding them is quite a chore. They eat lots of romaine lettuce, meal worms and crickets! Yummm....

Oh...and Lea, the little one, loves to ride on Vader's back! It's typical for beardies - and super cute!