Tuesday, January 3, 2012

A Visit with Santa Claus

On New Years' Eve day we had the annual Christmas party with our extended Chantry family. The best part for the kids was their visit with Santa Claus. They are old enough now to look forward to this every year. I love how they each climb right up on his lap with big smiles.

I also love to see the joy that Brian's Grandpa gets from dressing up for the kids. It must be hard to change in and out of that suit (and to do it for relatively little time), but he never complains or even grumbles. He is just so excited. And even when little babies aren't so thrilled to sit on his lap, he is OK with that. The parents usually hold their kids and sit next to him and he just talks to them and is so cute. I loved this year when he held out his hand to a nervous Russell, and Russell gave him five.

Thank you Grandpa! We lve you and your willingness to continue this special tradition.



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