Mrs. Claus & Santa's Visit

Shayla's amazing Aunt Tina & Uncle Gil arranged to have Santa & Mrs. Claus make a visit to their home tonight. They were awesome and Shayla is convinced that it was finally the real Santa. Shayla was happy and excited, not scared at all. After sitting with Santa for at least fifteen straight minutes she asked Santa, "Was Christi on your bad list or your good list?" Of course Santa didn't even know who Christi was. He responded, "On my good list." Then Shayla continued with, "What was she going to get?" He responded, "You'll find out soon." Then Mrs. Claus must have figured it out and she came to the rescue saying, "She already has everything she needs and wants now." That seemed to answer Shayla's questions. Shayne and I could only chuckle and say how typical that was - Shayla wanted to check up on her sister to make certain she was good. So cute! I could see the tears upon Shayne's cheeks as he operated the video camera.




Much of the evening was pretty emotional for us. OK, the entire day was actually. After learning of Laura's death I called Shayne from my van so I could grieve with him in private. He kept commenting upon how very, very kind Laura was and that is so true. Our hearts are with the Stiles family. This afternoon I picked Ashley up from school and took her shopping. Traffic was horrendous which just made me realize how very much I enjoy living where we do! Tomorrow, we will dash off!

Great Memories: Cute & Funny
December 1999: Hayes Presidential Center (Fremont, Ohio) One Horse Open Sleigh Rides!
Baby's First Christmas (Dec. 1997) Pictured with Christi's Great Grandma & Grandpa Gear (Joe & Dixie)
Toledo Zoo Lights (Santa Visit with a Scared Christi in my arms, 2001 - age 4)