When my parents were here, we all drove down to Somerset Mall (a huge beautiful mall near Detroit). While we were walking around, Breezy had mentioned that she wanted to see Santa. (on a side note...that shocked us!! In years past, this girl wanted nothing to do with Santa!!). We were all surprised to see that there was no line! So we walked up to the desk and said that we'd like to see Santa. That's when the lady informed us that the next available "appointment" time was at 2:45pm. (Oh....so that's why there's no line!!) Well, that would have been fine...except that it was only 11am!! It was sure hard to look at my cute daughters face and tell her we were not waiting 4 hours to see Santa!! But seriously... a four hour wait!! I don't think so! Breeze was a good sport and let us walk away without any protest. What a good girl!
This past weekend Breezy and I drove down the the same mall to buy a coat that I've been wanting. I felt bad about the last time we were there, so I decided to try the Santa thing again. This time I walked up to the desk at noon. A lady in front of me asked when the next appt. time was and they replied 3pm! Wow! I didn't bother even talking to the lady...I just knelt down in front of Breezy's stroller and explained that mommy and daddy would just have to be more prepared next time and that we would definitely come again (even though it is a 45 min. drive from our house!). That's when....someone with a whole lot of Christmas spirit....made our day so much brighter! Just as I was walking away, one of the ladies at the desk said, "Mom....". I turned around and she motioned me to come over. She whispered in my ear, "We're running a bit ahead of schedule...would you like to just come back right now?" WHAT?? Are you kidding? I was SO excited!! She opened the velvet ropes and I felt like I was 5 again! Whoever this nice lady was...THANK YOU!! All the people that worked there were all dressed in Renaissance costumes. There were only 3 families allowed back there at a time. As each one got called to see Santa, we would all move one bench closer to the entrance. (I was sure that Breeze was going to try and back out...but she still looked pretty excited!). When it was our turn, a helper stood up on the platform and yelled, "Everyone...may I have your attention. Please put your hands together for Princess Breezy!!" Then everyone started to clap! (I was on cloud 9...could this get any better?). Breezy sat on his lap and in her cutest and quietest voice asked him for a baby and a horse! And the best part was that I was able to take my own pictures (as many as I wanted!) for a donation of 10 dollars to their children's fund! And THEN...when we were done, Breezy was led to a huge chest filled with silver coins. She was allowed to pick 3 "magic" coins. Then they handed me a list of 12 places throughout the mall where she could go and "purchase" things with her coins! Wow...this place just keeps getting better and better! Breezy was so excited to go and hand people her money. She got a water bottle at North Face, a cookie at Mrs. Fields and stickers at Pottery Barn. Now I realize why this place was in such a huge demand! It was such a great experience and I feel so blessed that the nice lady let us sneak in ahead of everyone else!
P.S...sorry this post was so long! I was just so excited about the entire experience! :)
This past weekend Breezy and I drove down the the same mall to buy a coat that I've been wanting. I felt bad about the last time we were there, so I decided to try the Santa thing again. This time I walked up to the desk at noon. A lady in front of me asked when the next appt. time was and they replied 3pm! Wow! I didn't bother even talking to the lady...I just knelt down in front of Breezy's stroller and explained that mommy and daddy would just have to be more prepared next time and that we would definitely come again (even though it is a 45 min. drive from our house!). That's when....someone with a whole lot of Christmas spirit....made our day so much brighter! Just as I was walking away, one of the ladies at the desk said, "Mom....". I turned around and she motioned me to come over. She whispered in my ear, "We're running a bit ahead of schedule...would you like to just come back right now?" WHAT?? Are you kidding? I was SO excited!! She opened the velvet ropes and I felt like I was 5 again! Whoever this nice lady was...THANK YOU!! All the people that worked there were all dressed in Renaissance costumes. There were only 3 families allowed back there at a time. As each one got called to see Santa, we would all move one bench closer to the entrance. (I was sure that Breeze was going to try and back out...but she still looked pretty excited!). When it was our turn, a helper stood up on the platform and yelled, "Everyone...may I have your attention. Please put your hands together for Princess Breezy!!" Then everyone started to clap! (I was on cloud 9...could this get any better?). Breezy sat on his lap and in her cutest and quietest voice asked him for a baby and a horse! And the best part was that I was able to take my own pictures (as many as I wanted!) for a donation of 10 dollars to their children's fund! And THEN...when we were done, Breezy was led to a huge chest filled with silver coins. She was allowed to pick 3 "magic" coins. Then they handed me a list of 12 places throughout the mall where she could go and "purchase" things with her coins! Wow...this place just keeps getting better and better! Breezy was so excited to go and hand people her money. She got a water bottle at North Face, a cookie at Mrs. Fields and stickers at Pottery Barn. Now I realize why this place was in such a huge demand! It was such a great experience and I feel so blessed that the nice lady let us sneak in ahead of everyone else!
P.S...sorry this post was so long! I was just so excited about the entire experience! :)
3 story Santa's castle!
Santa!!
Picking 3 silver magic coins-
List of where and what she could spend her magic coins on!
So excited to spend her money!!
And...after all of that, I still like her picture with the surprise Sears Santa the best!! :)
3 comments:
Wow! I hadn't heard this story! That is the best Santa story I have ever heard!! How priceless! Thanks for being such Great neighbors and friends!
Me, too, her face is SOO excited in that last one. And hello----what an awesome Santa visit and silver coin shopping trip. That's insanely awesome!
Oh My Gosh!! That is sooo nice of that lady! I can't wait for you guys to come to Stoughton, Wisconsin. We are going to have the best Christmas EVER!!!
Love You,
Suzi, Breezy, and Terry!!
Ashli <33
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