Thursday, December 04, 2008

Santa Visit

A new shopping center near us is hosting Santa this year, and as a special treat two of Santa's reindeer visit him on the weekends. The first weekend they were there we decided to take a trip and see the reindeer and the big Christmas tree, as well as mail a letter to Santa in the special North Pole mailbox. We were surprised, and lucky, to discover Santa wasn't very busy so Riley got to sit on his lap and visit for awhile, which was unexpected and sooner than usual, but how can you say no to that?!

Signing his letter to Santa

He did such a great job with his name and everything!

A close-up of Riley's 'wish list'

Wanting to lick the envelope himself

It's ready to go!

Donner and Blitzen were the reindeers visiting the weekend we were there.



Posing with the reindeer - it was so neat to be able to see them up close!

Dropping his letter in

With the Big Guy!
I think the pics turned out great!

After visiting with Santa, Riley got to play in these little buildings they have for the kids

How fun is that?!?!

Not sure why Riley looks scared?! We're standing on the ground! Ha ha ha.

A gorgeous shot and edit Chris got of the tree

4 comments:

Katy said...

OMG That is so cool you got to see the reindeer! Adam also sent his letter to Santa and we are waiting for our letter from Santa to come in the mail...anyday now! wink!!

Mel :-) said...

That looks like so much fun! Love the pic with Santa and the letter! What a cute mailbox too! :-)

katertoter said...

I love that Santa and hope he never goes away! Looks like Riley enjoyed his visit and is getting all ready for the holidays. See you Friday!

Joy said...

So Cute. Nothing cuter than a child at Christmas!