Today we went and found Santa. Yes, we actually had to find him. The last two years we've gotten our Santa pictures taken at a coffee shop in Four Corners. Today, we ventured to the same place, yet there was no sign of anyone even remotely resembling Santa. We did find out however that he's just moved from the little coffee shop to the Do It Center, so off we went.
In case you don't remember our Santa history, pictures with Santa have NOT gone well for Eli. His first year seeing Santa he was almost 2, I don't think we did anything his first year, yep - let that one slide. He ended up getting a picture with Scaredy Bear and having Santa sneak in behind while he was upset and crying. Last year we ended up getting a family picture because he was crying so hard. This year...WOAH! Boy have things changed. He has been talking about Santa Claus for weeks now. Maybe even months. He traipsed right on over to him, turned around and waited to be hoisted on his lap. He smiled for pictures (of course it was his cheeseball grin...but hopefully the photographer was able to get one of his real smile) and even TALKED to him. Yes. He talked to Santa! Jess and I were both a little shocked, but in a good way.
We don't have our pictures yet, this time next weekend we'll get our Eli birthday present by picking up his pictures! Maybe on our way home from his birthday party!
Just before starting our Santa Quest, we were playing with the camera and got a couple fun ones. Only Blogger isn't playing fun and is having issues loading the photo uploader....so again, that will have to wait.
