Saturday, December 1st marks our 5th annual breakfast with Santa. You see, every year Washington Square mall in Tigard, Oregon opens it doors early, and for $5 each they open the food court and cook up a great buffet style breakfast.
About 30 minutes after breakfast is served, Mrs. Claus shows up and has a little show that includes songs and a magic show that the kids love!
Then you hear sleigh bells... and she asks all the kids if they hear that? And she gets on her phone and says, guess who is here? Then the big man himself steps out and the kids go nuts! Then he heads to the front of the food court where everyone sings Christmas carols and each child is given a chance to sit on Santa's lap and make their Christmas wish.
This family tradition started with just my parents and my family 5 years ago, when I was the only one with children. But, the tradition has grown as our family has. Now my brother and sisters bring their families, and I'm guessing my other sister will probably be joining us next year as her new baby will then be one.
Here's to one family tradition I hope continues, and the party just gets bigger each year. I know eventually as my kids have kids of their own, I'm going to try to keep this tradition going, even if I have to kidnap the grandbabies to go to this event.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
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