Really the last goodbye

After Santa we got lunch then drove to the farm.  We only stayed a few hours and then left but the kids had fun playing in the leaves and walking down to the creek.  I'm glad we went and had one last day of playing at the farm. 

The papers are being signed and keys turned in so it really was the last time at the farm.  Driving away it was hard to imagine never driving back there again. 

Grandma always told us that the farm was their dream - that when they died it would be sold and split into three ways so her boys could live out their dreams.  I'm glad were able to enjoy their dream for as long as we did.

Santa

When Colin was six months old we were at the farm for thanksgiving. Grandma was so excited to tell us that Santa would be at the southern states store that Saturday.  It was magical and sealed it for us that this Santa is the real deal.  I will never forget the time Santa asked Colin if he still carried his blue blanket around with him. 

 We've missed a few years here and there but its just magical each time and the kids know that any other Santa we see is just Santa's helper.  Its hard to describe if you aren't there but this Santa is real. 
In a last minute decision - as in during breakfast Saturday we decided to go - one last time and then stop by the farm for a few hours.  The kids got dressed quickly and cleaned up breakfast in record speed and we got in the car and just made it to see Santa. We haven't been in two years so I'm glad we went. 

And it was just as magical as its always been. 

After Norah was afraid of Robbie in the turkey suit I wasn't sure if she would like Santa. But she did and now its all she talks about.

Santa had just asked Norah if she was naughty or nice - she wasn't sure and didnt know what to say.

She wasn't sure (lets say she's been more naughty than nice lately) so they looked up her name on his list.

She was really worried for a few seconds

She was on the nice list!  WHEW!

Magic happens in the middle of a farm and feed store aisle

We love this Santa and I'm really glad we decided to go.