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Holidays #10 North Pole Bound

On December 9, 2011 by Lori

Santa Claus is coming to town…

Remember the feeling of excitement when you were a child on your way to see Santa Claus?  A bit nervous, yet about to burst with joy!  Was I a good girl or boy?  So many questions…and of course the request for the perfect toy.

Read moreHolidays #1 - Halloween Gingerbread Houses

We took the kids to see Santa, it was going to be our youngest daughters first visit ever.

Read moreHolidays #2 The Magic Pumpkin Seeds

As they boarded the train en route to Santa, you could feel the anticpation build for these little souls- your heart couldn’t help but melt.

Read moreHoliday #3 Halloween - Baby's First Costume

Upon arrival to Santa’s workshop, there were letters all ready for children to write their requests…

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The children made sure Santa did not get confused on their wish list.

Read moreChildren # 5 Holidays Ho Ho Oh No You Didn't...

It was either carefully written down…

Read moreFriends #5: Semper Fidelis for Thanksgiving

Or drawn out to exact detail…

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Read moreHolidays #6 Thanksgiving Halftime

Very serious stuff.

Read moreHoliday #8 Peace, Joy & Savings

Stamped with Frosty’s seal of approval and ready for the North Pole.

Read moreLove #9 It's the Most Wonderful Time of The Year...

Off to the mailbox we flew.

Read moreFriends #9 Love thy Neighbor

On our way to see the Big Man in the Shiny Red Suit.  Yet again, the anticpation grew.  I have been through this three times before with my lil ones first encounter with Santa and even though its #4 for me, I could not resist a level of excitement for her on what lies ahead.

Read moreTravel #9 Sharpen Your Skates

And there he was…Santa gently approaches our precious lil one.

Read more Holiday #9 A Sweet Tree-t!

And so begins a lifelong friendship.

Read moreLove #10 Mistletoe Madness

My wish for you is to take the time to experience Santa this year, even if that means sitting in a mall by yourself with a cup of joe watching the lil ones share their stories from afar.  It’s just too darn speical not to witness, plus it warms your heart.

Read moreChildren #10 Recordable Storybook Memories

And as we prepare for the true meaning of Christmas on December 25th, we enjoy lil moments such as this one and are thankful for the delight that the season brings to all.

Click here for a cute and simple way to have your kids write a letter to Santa.

Read moreHolidays #10 The Deal is ON! 40% off starts today!

Have a good app or website for lil ones for the holidays?  Please share in our comment section below for all to see!

 

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2 comments

  • Lori December 9, 2011 at 8:37 am - Reply

    Wendy wrote: “Where did you go? Looms cute. We usually go to Crystal Court, great Santa ( age spends a lot if time with the kids and reads each letter), free tickets on his train and there’s a Ruby’s for lunch! “

  • Lori December 9, 2011 at 8:38 am - Reply

    Best Family Traditions wrote: South Coast Plaza always does a first class job! Love those ideas! What a fun tradition you do with the kids- keep it going! Any good websites? You always are on top of things!If you check into their concierge, they provide free meal certificates for kids at participating restaurants as long as an adult eats. There is also coupons on the back of their carousel ride tickets!

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