Pictures with Santa

We visited the "Santa Hut" on Friday. It was a warm day, so Santa ditched the red coat and was sporting the Hawaiian shirt. Laura quietly asked for Tinkerbell, a mirror (vanity table), dress-up (like she needs anymore of this!!!) and a sleeping bag. Grant was at first enthralled with Santa's beard, but later changed his mind that he didn't look so jolly! Laura thought it was pretty cool that Santa knew that her last name was Miller (one small perk of living in a small town).

Santa's Lap

We headed to Dollywood on Friday evening to enjoy the Christmas lights and festivities. It was cold!!! We all bundled up and watched the lighted parade and carol of the Christmas tree.

Our last stop was at Santa's Toyshop. Laura had been talking about sitting in his lap and telling him what she wanted for Christmas. I had my doubts if she would truly do it. We waited in line and finally had our turn and she did it. As you can tell from the picture, she was a little bit shy, but she did tell Santa that she wanted a dolly this year. A few days prior to our visit with Santa, she had told me and Jim that she wanted a new pair of panties from Santa, so I'm relieved that she asked for a doll.

First Impressions of Santa in 2006

Santa visited our church's annual Christmas brunch on Sunday. When he walked into the room, Laura spotted the jolly old elf, and her first words were, "ready to go."

I figured she would not sit in his plump lap and share with him her Christmas wishes. However, I eventually coaxed her onto his lap, where she stared at him in wonder.

Later that day, Jim asked her about Santa.

She said, "beard," in reference to his white whiskers. Then she said, "hat," referring to his red Santa cap.

And then she said "boobies."

This particular Santa's costume was more like an extremely tight-fitting Superman suit. Hence, she noticed his...well...pectorals.

She also now believes Santa will always be at church. I told her we were going to church tonight, and she immediately said, "SANTA!"

Not sure that is the message we want her to hear. Oh well, she is only 2.

Share your funny Santa Claus experiences.