Visiting Santa (again, and again)

During our first week in Shreveport, we went to checkout the Boardwalk downtown along the Red River. The world famous, Bass Pro Shops, is also there so that store is always a must-see in my family. While we were in the Bass Pro Store, we noticed that Santa was greeting lots of children and Abby decided she wanted to see him. Much to our surprise, she waited patiently and actually sat in Santa's lap! We couldn't believe it! Last year she did not want anything to do with Santa. We had to be as far away as possible and try to distract her from seeing him. Now, well she insisted on seeing him! She did such a great job and the picture looks like she is frozen in his lap. Well, in fact, she is. Once Dan helped Santa lift her up she froze. Didn't move a muscle.

About 4 days later she said she wanted to see Santa again. She "forgot" to ask him for some things, she says. So off we go to Bass Pro again. This time she walked up like an old pro and let Santa lift her up onto his lap. She actually smiled in that photo and made sure to tell Santa everything else she wanted.

Finally, when we went up to Missouri for Thanksgiving we went to the Bass Pro Shop to do some shopping and Santa was there. Guess what she wanted to do...yep, see Santa! This time though the wait was over an hour so we passed and since we were going to Branson the next day we told her she could see him then. Off we go to Branson the following day and no wait to see Santa! Abby was thrilled and had a big smile on her face. That just made her day!

I am so happy that Abby seems to have gotten over her fear of Santa. I think each time she's seen him it's been a bit easier. Since we have seen him 3x's already I wouldn't doubt if we see him again. We are always at Bass Pro (now one of Abby's fave stores) and don't be surprised if you see another post for a picture with Santa!

First visit with Santa...frozen and not moving a muscle.

Second visit with Santa...yes, that's a smile you see!

Third visit with Santa in Branson, Missouri...she's an ol' pro at this now!