The Knauss House

Santa Claus:
Today we decided Grey needed to see Santa Claus for that typical Christmas picture. However, Grey did not agree with us in this decision. We took Grey to a new mall near us to see Santa. We walked in at the perfect time and only had to wait for one person ahead of us. But, while we were waiting the line built to down the street and around the corner. We pumped Grey up with all our talk about Santa and toys and Christmas while we were waiting. Then, when it was our turn, Grey had a melt-down. Grey was absolutely, positively not going to sit in Santas lap. So, Daddy tried to encourage Grey while Mommy was watching the process to get it "just-so", all the while the photographer was already taking pictures! So, we didn't realize our turn was up and we've got a terrible picture of Grey with a terrified look on his face, an un-friendly Santa, and a bewildered Dad. I think I could have just thrown our money out the car window, pinched Grey to cause the crying and saved myself a headache. But, I was not about to let this Holiday season go by without a picture with Santa (yes, at times I think I'm certifiably crazy). Our local America's County Store was having a Pet Pictures with Santa Day. So, we stopped there, thinking the pets might distract Grey enough. While the photo's may not be professional, the Santa suit is lacking, and the set-up is somewhat lackadaisical - you can not find better people to help you out. These people went so far above and beyond to get us a picture. They pulled out all the stops - bunnies, puppies, candy, etc... And finally, we have a picture of Santa and Grey (sort-of). Maybe next year we'll have better luck!!!