Busy Santa (December 15, 2012)

This weekend we had the opportunity to see Santa's Helpers (remember the real Santa is at the North Pole busy making the toys) twice! In the same day!  Whew!

First we started the day with Breakfast with Santa at the Seaside Club.  This is our beach club we enjoy so much during the summer.  It was so nice to be able to enjoy during this holiday season.  After our pancake, bacon and eggs breakfast, everyone started singing Christmas carols and who should appear but the the Jolly Guy himself.

(waiting....)

I couldn't capture all of Davis' reactions, but he was thrilled. 

One by one, Santa began calling each of the children up to collect there present.  (Um, there was some planning ahead of time and I will leave it at that.)

Now, those of you that know my son, know he is beyond shy.  But, he proudly walked up to Santa.  So sweet.

I truly loved this new tradition.  I hope they continue to have it for years to come. 

Next, Santa visited PPD.  This turned out to be a wonderful event for this kids.  It was a charity drive to collect gifts for Toys For Tots.  They had a great response.  And it allowed me the opportunity to explain to Davis not all children have Christmas' as he does.

They had craft stations throughout for the children to make ornaments, color and even write a list to Santa.  Magically the list was delivered to my mailbox at work.  Smart!!!

 

(Davis' girlfriend Kendall was there.  Note where her hand is.  Melt my heart!)

The Woodworkers were there with demonstrations and each child received a handmade wooden top.

Mr and Mrs Claus were there, but Davis would not go near them.  I have almost decided that he favors the long curly beards instead of the short ones.  He won't go near the Santa at the mall either and he has the short beard. 

Mr and Mrs Frosty were there.  This was probably Davis' favorite part.  The "snowball" fight.  Too cute.

And Rudolph. 

It won't be long now and the real guy will be making his rounds.....