Santa's Merry Mall

Earlier this week we attended "Santa's Merry Mall" sponsored by Jacob's Chance.  

While I was helping set up Alex loved her one on one attention with Mr. Eric who is the Director of Buddy Ball.

I think she's trying to tell him what team she wants to be on next :) 

The first part of the evening all of the kids were paired up with a buddy and they were able to shop for their family members and then have their presents wrapped.  It really didn't dawn on me until I saw this picture that someone else took that this will be the very first Christmas that there are presents under the tree, from Alex, for all of us that she helped pick out and that I have NO clue what they are. Sometimes you don't even realize what you're missing until it's right there in front of your face. 

After shopping and a fun craft we headed outside for a special visitor who arrived in style!

Ho, Ho, Ho - welcome Santa!!

All of the kids were so excited to see Santa - including Alex (and Mr. Scott!!) 

Thanks to all of the amazing people at Movement Mortgage (the corporate sponsor for Jacob's Chance), all of the kids from buddy ball, and their siblings, received a present from Santa, all based on their likes and interests.

Alex receiving her present from Santa and his snow angel :) 

Thank you Santa!

Alex was so excited with her present.  She was so engaged with the process it was awesome.

My name is upside down Daddy!

That's ok, I'm still super happy about my present!

We put the present on her lap and she held on to it the entire time.  She kept rubbing her hand over the top of the box.

Zach's turn!

Two very happy present receivers :) 

We had a fun evening!  A big thank you to Kate for all of her hard work and dedication to Jacob's Chance and for giving our kids these fabulous opportunities!