Meeting Santa Claus (a.ka. HO HO)

Today we ventured to Gerten's to meet Mr. Claus. We wanted to get there right when it opened, so we wouldn't have to wait in line. Well, due to the big snow last night (5-7 inches), it was a little slow going this morning (but not too bad) so we got to Gerten's around 10:30. We waited in line a 1/2 hour to see Santa. Brylee did really well. She enjoyed walking around and sitting on the carpet listening to Christmas stories read by Mrs. Claus.
Here are some pics from today.

 {practicing saying hi to Santa before meeting him}

 {Kisses for Santa}

 {fascinated by Santa's belt}

 {at Gerten's....looking at the displays while mommy is in the bathroom}

 {my new pink coat from nanny Mary}

 {fresh cut trees....maybe next year if I can convince Darryl!}

 {in line for santa}

 {putting on her chapstick}

 {sitting on the carpet squares for story time with Mrs. Claus}

 {socializing}

 {mrs. claus}

 {sitting with HO HO (as Brylee calls him)}

 {after a few seconds of realizing that this really was SANTA!}

 {done with Santa!}

 {Mr. Claus Himself}

 {santa bribing Brylee to come back with a candy cane!}

Overall....a successful trip to see Santa. We got a few pics before she freaked out...so better than I expected! We are off tonight to see the Macy's Elves display on the 8th floor downtown, then watch the Hollidazzle with Erika and Paul, and dinner at Rock Bottom. Should be a fun night!