MY FAVORITE SANTA

Let me tell you about my favorite Santa.
First of all, he lives with me. He’s such a fun loving fellow!
He makes his children and grandchildren laugh, he even makes me laugh when I am trying not to.

The Santa in him came out about 20 years ago. I suppose he saw how much fun Santa was having because the next thing I knew he had bought himself a Santa suit and some sleigh bells. At the time he had a jelly belly and fit into the suit perfectly.

Each year as Christmas approached, My Santa would don his red suit, white beard and western boots. Then instantly, before my eyes, Santa would appear! Off he would go to the homes of friends having their Pre-Christmas parties. He would arrive at the scheduled time; they would listen for the jingle of his bells & then welcome him into their homes.

Santa loved visiting with the children and passing out the supplied gifts along with his candy canes.
Other times he would be Santa for a church party or show up at his 3 year old grand-daughter’s play group. We looked forward to these events.
I had the privilege of driving Santa to his various events, (though I never did get my Mrs. Claus suit). As we drove, people young & old would spot Santa sitting in my car, & they would smile or laugh as they returned Santa’s wave.

Santa quickly discovered that the elderly people loved him too. He enjoyed visiting with them, brightening their day, then leaving them with a plate of cookies.

These days, Santa is older and a lot thinner. He doesn't go calling anymore, however, Santa and I share the memories of those days. He still is and always will be My Favorite Santa. Brandi & Grandma Criswell (my mom)
Santa with baby David.

Santa with granddaughter Victoria.