The REAL santa

We saw him. We did. Our mission to see santa went as so......We went to Ridgedale mall. We met our good friend Julie there who was waiting anxiously with her camera. When I approached her I knew the news wasn't good by the look on her face. She said that santa left at 5:00. Perfect. Watch read 5:06. The regular Santa that usually had resided in the big red chair was being replaced by a hearing impaired Santa for the deaf children. (Nice gesture, dont get me wrong) BUT, I had driven from St. Mikes all the way down so my children could get off their chest their deepest wants and desires. I was half tempted to do it anyway. I wanted to say "it's all a farse anyway, it doesnt matter if he asks you what you want for christmas" But, fun is fun. SO, we drove to Eden Prairie Center. Which worked out just fabulous because of the golden arches in the food court. The real santa was worth the extra miles south. His beard was yellowing with age and we know (At least Brett is convinced) that it HAD to be the real deal because when Brett handed him his list.....Santa didn't give it back. He kept it. A fake "mall santa" WOULD NOT need to keep his list. Tis the season to.......BELIEVE