Instead of the usual trek to the mall to visit Santa Claus this year, we were able to take Margie Grace to see Santa in front of Samford Hall (after all, it is his vacation home, right?). AU's Photographic Services, which is part of our office (Communications and Marketing) started a new tradition this year. Folks could either get their picture made with Santa or in front of the big Christmas tree on Samford lawn and the proceeds from the event benefitted SIFAT, a Christian missions organization. My brother's fraternity volunteered their time to help with the event. Because it was so successful, there are plans to continue it next year. I am hoping this marks the beginning of a new Christmas tradition for our family as we document Margie Grace every Christmas with Santa Claus and Samford Hall. For the record, MG's tolerance of Santa was much better than last year when she clung to me like a koala while I tried to inch ever closer to Santa Claus. She was just short of bursting into tears. This year, she held on tight but with a little coaxing I was able to actually set her on his knee. You can't see me in this photo but I'm right there to Santa's right -- not too far from Margie Grace's comfort zone! As you can tell from her expression, MG still isn't too sure about this Santa Claus fellow. (Many thanks to Jeff and Melissa for letting me share this picture online!)
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