SANTA!!!

I braved the day out solo for our annual trip to see Santa.  Historically this hasn't gone real well.  That big jolly fellow who comes down our chimney each year bearing gifts, is apparently terrifying.

We found a different locale to chat up the big guy this year, and though we waited a GOOD 1 1/2 hours for our turn to chat, it went amazingly well.  Their little workshop had bubbles, puzzles, crayons & such to keep all the tots occupied while Santa did his thing.  He was great!  He told the kids he would try to remember what they asked for, but he is very busy & sometimes he doesn't get it quite right, but that he would make sure they got something good.  We had to stop at the store on the way home for cookie supplies & carrots too, as he reminded them that both he & his reindeer needs snacks when they visit.

They took a bunch of pictures & we got them all on a zip drive for cheaper than we usually spend on the one candid photo after waiting in a long line at the mall.  We will be returning next year, though maybe a bit earlier in the season.

"I want a transformer & a teacher Barbie."

 "I want a red Iron Man"

 "I want a transformer."

What a difference a year makes!