I think today might be the best day of Campbell’s life.  First, we got our Santa visit, and then Pat-Pat and Bing gave Campbell his Christmas present.  (I hope he doesn’t think every day is going to be this good and filled with presents!).

We went to SpringCreek Ranch for the Santa Brunch.  It’s especially nice because you have a reserved time, can avoid waiting in a crazy line, get a nice brunch, and get your own private time with Santa – about 10 minutes – with the opportunity for Santa to give a present.  It really was extremely special, and Campbell was so excited.  We’ve been talking about going for a while, but I wondered if he was going to be scared or nervous.  We shouldn’t have wondered at all – though it was at least understandable when we had to wait a while to see Santa because of a traffic jam…

We got a couple of cute videos beforehand, too.  But we missed the cutest moment – when Campbell told dad in the car that “Daddy – I am so excited!  I am going to see Santa today.”

Not that you can tell it from this video…

Campbell walked in the room and was so happy to see Santa.  Dad tried to get a picture of his expression but couldn’t get there fast enough.  Campbell walked in and walked straight up to Santa and went to hold his hand.  It was so sweet – especially since he went and did it all on his own!  🙂

Then, he got up in Santa’s lap, and they had the sweetest conversation.  Santa asked Campbell what he wanted for Christmas, and he said that he wanted a “tree truck” and a “Jeep.”  Santa asked if he’d been good (he said yes, of course), and whether there was anything else he wanted, and Campbell said “I think that’s enough.”  He was also very polite and thanked Santa.  :).  Then, Santa got to give Campbell a special early Christmas present.

We got a few great pictures, but it’s hard to capture how sweet the moment was and what a great little conversation they had!  But I put the photos into a montage so you could try to get a sense of it.

And, then we got a cute family picture.  🙂

And, later, here’s a cute video from afterwards.

Later, Campbell got to “open” his gift from Pat Pat & Bing – a new tractor!  When he walked into Bing’s closet, he said “oh wow!”  🙂  He had so much fun playing outside with it too.

Later, Pat Pat, Gideon, and Campbell got to read books.

I think it’s fair to say that this has been the best day ever.