Sing with me, "Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus right down Santa Claus lane..."
It's been in my head all night! Last night, we made an improptu decision to attend the tree lighting service downtown. I say it was impromptu because we rushed on to arrive 1 minute after the tree was lit. Suddenly, we're walking up a side street, when two fire trucks come racing by. Knowing "the man in red" would be on board, Lucas and I took of running, giggling like two school girls, just to catch a glimpse.
The crowd was waiting in anticpation, children (and me) jumping up and down with glee. But just as quickly as they came, the fire trucks left. No Santa!
We were thoroughly confused. So we decided to have our picture made by some nice lady.
Do you like my red coat? I do. I feel rather glamorous when I wear it.
We rushed across the street and found the line to see Santa. I've been anticipating this event all Christmas season!
We had fun while we waited in line. The Hanna Jaz band played some (loud) entertaining music behind us. Lucas was much more patient then I had expected. And a lot more serious. Finally it was our turn!
I wasn't supposed to be in the photo, but Ava started crying the minute she realized she was expected to sit on some weird dude's lap. As you can see by Lucas's face, he was taking this very seriously. Here's how his conversation went:
So on this fine Saturday morning, after I make some waffles and enjoy my pumpkin pie flavored coffee, I will be making a trip to the toy store to pick up a racetrack and umbrella and returning a few good-intentioned presents.
It's been in my head all night! Last night, we made an improptu decision to attend the tree lighting service downtown. I say it was impromptu because we rushed on to arrive 1 minute after the tree was lit. Suddenly, we're walking up a side street, when two fire trucks come racing by. Knowing "the man in red" would be on board, Lucas and I took of running, giggling like two school girls, just to catch a glimpse.
The crowd was waiting in anticpation, children (and me) jumping up and down with glee. But just as quickly as they came, the fire trucks left. No Santa!
We were thoroughly confused. So we decided to have our picture made by some nice lady.
Do you like my red coat? I do. I feel rather glamorous when I wear it.We waited for what felt like forever, when we heard the fire trucks coming down the road again. This time, we were not disappointed!
We rushed across the street and found the line to see Santa. I've been anticipating this event all Christmas season!
We had fun while we waited in line. The Hanna Jaz band played some (loud) entertaining music behind us. Lucas was much more patient then I had expected. And a lot more serious. Finally it was our turn!
I wasn't supposed to be in the photo, but Ava started crying the minute she realized she was expected to sit on some weird dude's lap. As you can see by Lucas's face, he was taking this very seriously. Here's how his conversation went:"What do you want for Christmas, little buddy?"
"A umbrella and racetrack."
"Anything else?"
"No. Just a umbrella and racetrack"
"What else do you want?"
"Just a umbrella and racetrack."
*baffled Santa*
"No. Just a umbrella and racetrack"
"What else do you want?"
"Just a umbrella and racetrack."
*baffled Santa*
"Well, don't be surprised if I bring you a few extra things. I did that last year and you loved it!"
*way to ad lib, Santa!*
*way to ad lib, Santa!*
So on this fine Saturday morning, after I make some waffles and enjoy my pumpkin pie flavored coffee, I will be making a trip to the toy store to pick up a racetrack and umbrella and returning a few good-intentioned presents.
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G, on the other hand, has very high (VERY high) expectations.....
:)