SANTA

Earlier this week we went to a friend's house for a little Christmas playdate, and a special visitor stopped by!

He read T'was The Night Before Christmas to Eli and all of his (20) friends.

Then, all of the kids got to take a turn on Santa's lap.  The first attempt was a major fail.  We didn't even make it all the way to Santa.  After some play time with his pal Brentley, and watching how it's done, Eli got brave.

Brave, but not really impressed.  He only did it for the candy cane that Santa was handing out to each child! : )

 We love this Santa.  Before he leaves he reads a really great poem about how he is not here to take Jesus' place, and he reminds all the boys and girls that Jesus is the focus of Christmas (and all year long), not Santa.

Merry Christmas!