the REAL Santa Claus

Tuesday was my birthday, I'm officially in my 30s...WOW!  The kids made me really cute cupcakes, and I got a 24 hr flu, ish. But, before getting sick, we made it to our SANTA appointment!

 Santa got them to hold hands, I love this picture so much.  This is TOTALLY them!

 Giving Santa Claus Big Hugs!  They loved him so much & I am happy we were the first in line!

 High Fives for Santa as he told them to listen to their mommy, brush their teeth, do her homework, clean up after themselves.  He asked them what their favorite vegetables are and Daniel said Carrots, Rachael said Celery. 

 Rachael telling Santa Claus she wants a pink kids digital camera.  He looked up at me to see if I gave him the ok, I smiled & shook my head, so he told Rachael she will be a happy girl come Christmas morning!!!!

 Hanging out with Santa in the beginning trying to get Daniel Comfortable with Santa Claus.   Apparently there is a Santa Convention & he comes out on top every year, because there are awards & Ribbons hung all over the place.  He spends 5-7 minutes with each group of children, which is why he is an appointment only Santa.  You pick your time slot, and you may wait a few minutes, but never too long.  Luckily, we were first in line, so it was wonderful.  He did say that they children had WONDERFUL MANNERS.  Rachael truly believes that this is the REAL Santa & explained it all to Daniel.  It was too cute & I wish I could've recorded it.

Sitting on the bench, waiting for the Man in the Red Suit to come out!  Notice the adorable matching shirts!  Not sure how long I can get away with the matchy-matchy thing, but I love it.  They got a kick out of it too, Daniel LOVED looking like Rach!