We have gone each year and always have such a special visit. Last year was a bit trying and Hailey did not have fun AT ALL!
This year though I planned ahead. We had multiple discussions about Santa and we went to meet him at the various malls and stores in the area. We also saw him ride into Mill Creek a few weeks ago at the parade in Mill Creek. We talked about how Santa brought special toys and presents to good little girls and boys, and then we even got a few candy canes at some of our visits.
I was determined to get a picture of Hailey not crying on Santa's lap and I had worked really hard with her. What I was prepared for though was a screaming, determined, pissed off little girl that Santa was going to have to strap down to his lap with his belt. If you have been around Hailey when she does not want, or want, to do something you know exactly what I mean :)
What actually happend was something that I am still in shock over. She went into the special room that Santa was in quiet and interested, we walked slowly up to Santa who was bribbing her to come closer with a candy cane. She first said that Daddy should sit on Santa's lap but then she reached out to him and sat on his lap all by herself. Greg and I knelt next to her and we got what we think was a smile out of her for our family picture (we will p/u on the 23rd). We then backed away and got a smily picture of her by herself on Santa's lap. She then turned around, gave him a kiss and hug and showed him her wish list that is on my phone. Yeah for shopsavvy on the MyTouch! (we worked on this for 2 weeks as well, she is very excited and hoping to get the little people treehouse that she saw at Kohl's and said matter of factly "I want it mommy," picked it up and showed me. (Mommy spent 2 days looking for one, and then finally went back to Kohl's and found it, I have since learned to just figure out a way to get it out of the store when you first see it)
This is me at 2 - it lasted through age 4 :) 
Greg just couldn't resist getting on Santa's lap either.
After pictures we headed out to dinner with my Dad, Step-Mom, and Sister and saw Snowflake Lane. Hailey had a wonderful time and is now dancing around our house with her drum hanging from her neck by a ribbon like the marching band drummers. Video to come shortly but I am still trying to figure out how to post videos taken with my new Flip camcorder.
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