This is the first year that Elena has shown any interest in visiting Santa, so we headed over to his workshop at Bass Pro in Gurnee Mills to get that memorable picture we've been trying to get for years. They create a full on Winter Wonderland with deer, games, crafts, trains, stuffed animals, homemade fudge and more to really make it the perfect place for kids to meet Santa.
Elena made friends with a little boy named Ethan ahead of us in line, the two of them played with the fake snow to "decorate things special" for Santa, and Elena led kids in chanting for "Sant-A, Sant-A" when he was supposed to show up (I think we may have seen "elf" one too many times!). She then invited everyone around her to join in Christmas carols to serenade Santa's arrival. What a ham!!!
The best part was when it came to be little Ethan's turn - he got scared and didn't want to go see Santa after all. Elena began hugging him and holding his hand, telling him Santa wasn't a bad stranger and that she would go with him so he wouldn't be scared or alone. When she got him there, she started cheering him on, "Good job, Ethan! I knew you could do it! You're so brave! I'm so proud of you, Sweetheart! Smile for the camera! Good job!" Priceless! They then took a picture with Santa together. ;)
Enjoy!
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