Carrie, your gratuitous Sam shots need to be larger! They are itty bitty teeny weenie in my resolution and I am sure there is much much more cuteness to be had. :)

Also, Javier won't fuss at you for storage. :D

If your dress doesn't arrive on the 11th hour have you considered checking out Fashion Bug or Dress Barn over in R0ssf0rd? I know that they carry a good selection in my larger size. Good luck!

Just a thought, why don't you ordersomething from an store with online shopping? You can have in shipped express to your rleatives house and it will be there when you arrive. I like to have an outfit or two in case my body is having a "fat day" or I am one of my moods where nothing looks good. I usually shope with chadwicks, jjill, coldwater creek or even JCPenney online and they are very relaible and will get the package to you online.

We tell the boys that Santa represents the spirit of giving and love and we talk about the historical aspects of Santas in different cultures. We told them that the current traditions are based on a story; some people believe it and some people don't. They seem to digest it all pretty well and so far, they've chosen to believe :)