Sam's been very excited and has been asking for the "Big GeoTrax" ever since we saw them at W-mark a few weeks ago. What can I say. He loves trains. And goodness knows you can never have too many! Right Grampa?
On that same visit, Josh found this: The Pokemon Battle station. He's been very excited about it and can't stop talking about it. There are a few things here, that need to be noted.
First off, if you look, you will notice it only has 1 star from customer reviews. Granted there are only 3 reviews (on this site) but all of them talk about the poor quality of the product, how their children were disappointed and even one mentions they took it back. I found similar reviews on other sites.
So normally, if the quality is a bit poor and it's something that the boys really like and the price reflects the workmanship, I may "give." But this? It's $50 (almost)! I have no problems spending money on Christmas presents for my kid but this combined with the poor reviews, I cannot justify "Santa" bringing this for him. He's already getting a DS Lite and Pokemon Game (from us), which was about $200 all up.
So now, we have to figure out a way to "Change his mind" about the ONLY thing he's asked Santa for. I think Rich will be able to change Josh's mind. He's good at reasoning with Josh. I just don't want him to be disappointed in that toy. It looks cheap and from the reviews, apparently it IS cheap!
Anyway, here are the pictures of the boys meeting Santa. Sam, you will notice, is carrying his Winnie the Pooh. This is his favorite thing at the moment and will go nowhere with out it. My Aunt Mary & Uncle John gave it to Josh when Josh was born. Josh never really cared for it but Sam LOVES it! Thank you Aunt Mary & Uncle John!
Sam was a bit nervous.
They had to take about 8 pictures of the boys before they were both looking. This was the best of the bunch! Feel free to laugh!
I check reviews now too! Hopefully dad will be able to convince him into wanting something else. He could always send Santa a note saying he changed his mind!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are so cute!!
Well the boys look adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photograph! Great job on that one! And hey, I wonder where I can get a beautiful chair like that!! He really IS Santa, isn't he??????????
ReplyDeleteNeed to know where I can find a real looking Santa like yours. Wow, you should see our mall Santa. Pathetic!
ReplyDeleteI love it! This is my favorite time of year.
ReplyDeleteGlad they've been good boys this year!