Over the last week, we have had three opportunities to see the big man in red himself, Santa. I knew that Drake would do great because he was pretty comfortable last year but imagined that it would not be smooth sailing with Evie. Santa made a cameo appearance at the school Holiday Review last Friday and when I walked up to him with Evie, she started shaking.
Give the Santa experience of the previous day, I was not expecting much in terms of Evie's corporation when it was time to sit on his lap at Breakfast with Santa. Drake was ready and had his list ready:
- A belt to keep his jeans up (he is very practical)
- A red lightsaber
- A kitchen
- Toy food for the kitchen
Drake sat right on his lap and then had a great conversation. Evie was already crying (from a girl that rarely cries) so we needed that obligatory Santa picture so here is the result...
Last night was our final Santa opportunity. Each year the basketball team hosts an event called Winter Wonderland. This is an opportunity for the players to interact with deserving children in the community creating crafts, eating dinner, and receiving gifts from Santa. We love attending this event and once again had the opportunity to visit Santa. Different setting, same result...
Once we got Evie away from Santa, she had a great time at both events. Drake was able to create some Christmas themed crafts, which he really enjoyed doing.
