We love our tradition of seeing the lights and visiting with Santa at the square each year. Nothing gets you in the spirit of Christmas quite like that! We always enjoy pizza at one of our favorite pizza places and then walk around as long as we can stand the cold. This year, however, it was unusually warm so we were able to stay for a long time. Lily Kate has really grown up this year and showed it by actually riding the camel and the ponies with her big brother. In years past she has opted out of anything to do with animals - I am sure having a puppy has helped build her confidence in that area. She was still rather shy with Santa though. We had been talking about it for days and she was so excited to stand by him and talk to him but when she actually saw him she got a little nervous. Cole, as usual, jumped right up in his lap and told him exactly what he wanted for Christmas and what Lily wanted! That child has always loved talking with Santa. Lily did share a high five and did stand by Santa for a picture and for that I am proud. After our visit we spent a little more time walking around and enjoying the light display and then, just as the children were about to melt down or the night, we headed home. Such a great memory and a favorite tradition.
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