Santa Sightings

Santa Sighting #1

School Pictures - Major Fail

Sam heard the words "Here comes Santa..." at school and began shaking with fear.  He was not even interested in being in the same room with him, much less take pictures in his lap.  After much tears and fear, they decided on this pose for Sam's pictures...

Santa Sighting #2

Bass Pro Shop - Success

With the help of Kayden and Cameron, Sam was won over by Santa and even sat on his lap and cautiously smiled.  His cousins did it first, he watched and decided he would not be outdone.  He climbed up in Santa's lap and told him he would like Thomas toys for Christmas.  

He also rode on the carousel twice which was also another big win since he wasn't too sure about that either.  Again, older cousins doing it and smiling about it was very helpful.

Santa Sighting #3

Our Church - Surprise!

Sam and I were leaving church after a long meeting, and no one was still on campus...we thought.  We opened the doors to the main lobby and there stood SANTA!  Sam was speechless with surprise, and so was Santa.  After a moment of shock for both of them, Santa said, "Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas!" Sam could only smile and say, "I saw you at Bass Pro."  Since I think we really caught Santa by surprise, we quickly waved and walked on by so he could get back to work.  No pictures this time.

Santa Sighting #4

Breakfast at Chik-fil-A - Smiling Success!

Just before our gift wrapping shift at the mall, we went to grab breakfast at Chik-fil-a, and Santa was there having breakfast with all the kiddos.  Sam walked right up to him, sat on his lap, again asked for Thomas toys, and smiled for pictures.  Santa even gave him a Buzz Lightyear toy to keep.  I think we have officially overcome all fear of Santa.  He was so excited and even slapped him five when we left.