I met this great Santa this year, and in the effort to continue traditions outdoors, together we created Marshmallows with Santa. Back by popular demand, Santa travelled south to KC to visit with these great kids.

He might have had some words with a couple of kids.  But this one? We hung out a little afterwards. Check him out...

I mean, the personality!  

I loved the classic baby reaction. But Santa? I think he would have soothed her and rocked her to sleep if we would have let him...So sweet.

And THIS KID?  I know that look...he was doing his best to convince Santa...

And then. THIS. This sweet girl LOVES all things Christmas.  But when she arrived??? NOPE.

Look how patient Santa was?  Just waiting. Slowly peeking in on her...And finally!  FRIENDS!!!!  

OK...so maybe you could tell it was blustery with these sweet kiddos...Little brother was pretty amiable to sitting on Santa's lap, but then again...

How about this little angel of a pup...I think her first time meeting Santa...

She too was all smiles after a minute...

And leave it up to the teenager to (kick off his shoes????) And climb a tree as the sun was setting... 

A beautiful, blustery evening.  Thank you, Santa for journeying south and bringing the magic. And thank you, families for trusting me with your memories.