2nd Encounter with the Big Guy in Red

Ellen survived her second trip to visit Santa at the mall ... Like last year, she was all about it as we waited in line. Ellen pointed out all of the toys in Santa's tree and even noticed Rudolph standing next to Santa's chair. When it came time for Ellen's turn, however, she clammed up a bit (just like last year). EVB held it together and managed to sit on Santa's lap without crying (unlike last year), but she was too petrified to say much to Santa other than "thank you" when he gave her a festive coloring book and candy cane. :)

Checking things out from the safety of Mom's arms.

There, that wasn't so bad!