Santa 2012

We enjoyed our visit with Santa Sid this year as we do every year.  He does such a great job with the kids.  Erin was a little shy at first, hiding behind daddy's legs.  As we were waiting for our turn, she came running to me.  Emmy wasn't shy at all.  She was taking it all in and watching his every move. 

When it was our turn, Santa asked Emmy and Erin to come and talk with him for a bit.  Erin hesitantly walked up to him.  They sat on the floor with Santa and he asked the girls a few questions.  Both girls gave Santa a few "high fives."  The girls shared their Christmas wishes with Santa and both asked for Barbie.  I was surprised that both girls did so well and actually sat on his lap.  I guess I had to bribe them a little.  I said, if they sat on his lap, we would take them on rides in the mall. 

It was so cute to see our little ones’ faces light up as they met Santa himself.  When we were all done, Emmy said, "Mommy I like that Santa!"   Erin started jumping up and down.  She was so proud of herself for sitting on his lap.  She yelled..."Now I get to go on rides!" 

Later that evening, we were getting a quick bite to eat when Erin said to us, "Santa lives at the North Pole."   We asked her how she knew about the North Pole.  She answered, "From the T.V." 

They don't watch a ton of T.V. but they do LOVE to watch the movie Santa Paws.  It's their favorite movie and they watch it all year long.  So I think that's what Erin meant when she said "From the T.V." 
It was pretty cute hearing her say it though.