Santa!

Alex got to meet Santa this year at the Santa Experience in the Mall of America. We went to a nice dinner at Kokomo’s Island Café and then headed over to see the bearded legend. There was a line for our “appointment” but Alex kept himself busy by running around the lobby and playing Peek-a-Bo barn on Brent’s iPhone. According to an onlooker, he is “very technologically savy for a baby.” As we crept closer to Santa’s location, Alex got more and more interested in the jolly voice behind the curtain. And finally, it was our turn! Santa walked off the “set” while the cheerful camera assistant got Alex settled in a cute rocking chair and handed him a book. Alex was too busy looking at the book to notice Santa swooping in behind him. They took a few pictures this way but none of them were cute. The real action started when Santa lifted Alex from behind and put him on his lap. Alex was instantly on guard and was like, “Who the heck is this guy!?” He arched his back to escape, but to no avail. He was stuck. They got a couple great shots and Alex was free. We got suckered into buying the video of the event and a picture. Well, mommy got suckered into it. The whole experience was a blast. I am proud that my social son handled himself so well and hopefully next year he will give a tug on the ole’beard! If you look closely... he is trying to pry Santa's hand away. Pretty cute!