Santa's lap

Santa came to the Ward Christmas Party this year. He came half an hour before the party started and stayed for an hour. It was so nice to have Santa's visit at the beginning!

We had to stand in line, even though we showed up before the party started.

Daniel didn't have any problem sitting on Santa's lap. I'm 99% sure he understands the truth about the spirit of Santa, but it didn't stop him from telling him he wanted a cell phone! Thankfully, Santa let him know that was a pretty tall order. I think he'll still have a pretty nice Christmas, minus the cell phone.


Nathan is still enjoying the spirit of Santa, but it's getting a little shaky. He told Santa he didn't know what he wanted. Typical of Nathan. At least he's moved on from asking for coal...like he did last year!


Leah is swept up the spirit of Santa. (And so she should be! She's only 6 11/12ths.) Leah asked for a horse, though not necessarily a real one. Big surprise. The girl is obsessed. She still wants to be a cowgirl when she grows up.


Rebekah was very sweet with Santa. She asked for a candy cane...which she got immediately. Santa likes those easy requests!


Joseph liked his visit with Santa. I don't know what (if anything) he asked for. He was happy enough with the candy cane at the end. What a cute kid!


Sarah does not believe in Santa. And the spirit she feels is not jolly. But it made for a great picture! All she wants from you Santa is to be returned to her daddy!

I just love those 6 beautiful kids!