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 The popular event saw more families this year,
possibly because for the first time in a few years the weather for
the event was actually good. Families came out in droves to enjoy
some excellent breakfast foods prepared by the VFW and served by the
Marines, and to enjoy some time together. Soon after finishing their
breakfasts, kids rushed to see Santa and his favorite elf.
Santa enjoyed hugs from several children and got lots of laughs from
their sheepish expressions when he asked them had they been good
this year. Some were adamant that they had been good, and others,
threw their little brothers or sisters under the bus, warning Santa
that those siblings definitely belonged on the naughty list.
But Santa loves all children and he is very lenient when it comes to
that naughty list, so there is no doubt that those who came with
their Christmas wishes will still see special gifts from Santa under
the tree on Christmas morning, in spite of their sabotaging
siblings.
A few of the tinier tots were a little skeptical
of the red suit and white beard, while some of the larger kids had a
difficult time hiding their excitement.
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In addition to great food and a moment on Santa’s lap, kids received
goodie bags from Santa and the VFW auxiliary was handing out
coloring books and other items for the kids as they came through the
food line.
For the families, it was a great time to gather around the table
together and let someone else do the cooking. Everyone seemed to
enjoy the great food that was provided, and they also had a good
time snapping their own pics of kids with Santa.
[Nila Smith] |
