Santa Central

This year we decided to visit Santa Central again in Newton. Santa Central is a house decorated like the North Pole. We started by putting our name on a waiting list at the door much like you would if you were going out to eat at a restaurant. We then went to pet and feed the animals (goats, llamas, camels and sheep) outside. Horse drawn carriage rides were offered too for a small fee, but we chose not to do that this year. After an 1 1/2 hour wait we finally got to go into the house. Our first stop was to have refreshments and to visit with Mrs. Clause. Then we were off to visit with one of Santa's elves. We also got to see Santa's bedroom and to see what his vacation plans were after Christmas! He had his clothes laid out and suitcase packed to vacation to Hawaii! Next we went into a toy room. There were toys of every kind...Trains, stuffed animals and a very old jack-in-the-box. And finally it was time to see Santa and have Abbie's picture made. She was able to tell him what she wished for(she forgot to tell the mall Santa she wanted roller skates). Lastly, we made reindeer food for Santa's reindeer. Such a fun tradition! Again, I can't wait until next years Santa Central.