Visiting Santa

Every other week Mara and I go to a play group on post.  She loves seeing all the older kids and seems to really enjoy playing with the toys they have.  Last week our usual play group transformed to a Christmas party for the kids including Christmas songs, Christmas snacks and of course, Santa Claus!

Ready to go!

Needing Grandma's hand

My mom was in town visiting so we drug her along to experience it all.  As usual Mara was a little unsure about all the kids and needed Grandma's hand for assurance.  She quickly warmed up and then spent the rest of the time running around and playing with the toys.

Eyeing up the big guy

One of her favorite toys at play group

When it came time to see Santa she was not happy about being taken away from her scooter and threw a protest until we went after it.  I tried to distract her with the man in the red suit but I think that only made it worse.  When it was our turn, Mara immediately started protesting as soon as I set her on his lap.  Nope.  Not having it.  We snapped the picture and went back to playing.

Loved this classic toy too!

So much joy!

A few minutes later we were informed that there was a problem with the photo.  We'd have to do it again.  Normally not an issue, but this time she knew what was coming.  The second picture was probably worse than the first.  The poor ladies tried so hard to get her to calm down.  I was just like take the picture.  Sometimes there is beauty in the screaming baby on Santa's lap.

Merry Christmas!