We have known for years that the Petiti's Santa is the best there is!  Not only does he have a perfect snow white, real beard...he is just lovely and makes the experience special for the kids he meets.  Petiti's is also beautiful this time of year.  Beautifully decorated trees, little houses, a talking tree ... just a perfect backdrop to a great experience.  Just this year I happened to notice that the first day that Santa comes, he rides in on a firetruck.  How perfect!  My biggest {Little} loved the experience!  The baby...well, he only likes Santa from a distance.  Such a cool experience.  Put it on your list for next year.

At least we like to pretend we are at the beach with a bit of sand! 
This stuff is amazing!  Doesn't make a mess... Kinetic Sand!