Santa

Tonight we were invited to one of our neighbor's homes because Santa was making a special visit there this evening.  The girls were just slightly excited when I finally told them earlier today about seeing Santa!  Grace was one of the first ones to get to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what is on her wish list.  She was bashful at first. 

But quickly got comfortable, especially after Santa told her that she was on the "nice" list.

Tyler, on the other hand, had no interest in Santa and preferred to play with the train table the entire time!

When it was Claire's turn to see Santa, she started crying and ran away.  It wasn't until Daddy promised to go with her that she agreed to be in the same room as Santa! 

It took a while for Claire to warm up to Santa.  He started to get in Claire's good graces when he let her be the first one to see his special reindeer bells......

Of course, Grace had to get a turn shaking them....

Just before Santa was ready to leave, some of the kids got one last picture with him. 

And Claire even gave him a hug!