Santa's Grotto

Every year the girls school is lucky enough to have Santa come visit. A little Santa's grotto is set up in the high school and Santa awaits the children with a little present and a lollipop. This year marks the first year that the girls weren't scared of Santa. Now I'm not saying they ran up to him with joy but they did go up to him and sit on his lap without major cajoling and tears. Sofia couldn't think of anything she wanted for Christmas and Ali, with some prompting, said she wanted a barbie doll. This year we also brought the girls friend Bella along with us since her mom (my friend, Beanie) was out of town. Bella was also perfectly happy to go in to see Santa so it was an easy year for visiting Santa. After visiting Santa we headed over to the bake sale. The kids ate their lollipops from Santa as well as some cupcakes, chocolate and juice that I let them buy at the bake sale. I prefer the bake sales at the high school since they always sell used books. While the kids were snacking on sweets I was able to get six books for 120Kc ($6.50USD)! They may not be the best books but at least they aren't $15 a book.