Milk and Cookies with Santa!

Today was a big day!  It was the day the boys finally got to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas!  Our small town hosted an event called "Milk and Cookies with Santa" where kids could enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate, hang out with friends, and visit with Santa when they were good and ready!

Luckily, Chase had been keeping a list of all the things he wanted for Christmas.  So, it was easy for him to pick up that list and be ready with his ideas.  Cole had no such written list but, rather, had his list right in his head!  Fortunately, even though he blanked a little on the drive, with a little prompting, it quickly came back to him!  Whew!

Cole telling Santa what he wants!

Santa is looking over Chase's list.

This is the first year that Chase has been brave enough to actually go near Santa!  Typically, he freaks out and runs the other way.  This year, as you can see from the picture, he didn't actually sit on Santa's lap, but he worked up enough courage to at least stand next to him and present his list!

Both boys informed us that this was not the real Santa.  But, he understood that Santa just cannot be everywhere and he has lots of helpers!

The real Santa will send the boys videos from the North Pole and let them know whether or not they have made the good list or the naughty list!  We can't wait to see what Santa has to say about that!  :)