Of all the dreams …
… I have, never did I think photographing my children with Santa would come true.
When I think of Christmas I think of traditions. On Christmas day our tradition was to wake up as early as possibly, sneak down stairs in the dark, and see what Santa had brought. After hours of playing with all of our new toys we would have dinner at my mom-mom and pop-pops house. My cousins and I would wait anxiously for Santa to arrive [pop-pop dressed up, of course] and we would play games with our gifts, run around having the time of our lives, and eat the most delicious of foods; made from scratch by my mom-mom.
Although this tradition faded as we got older and moved around, the one constant remains.
Santa.
There is such magic in Santa that will stay in our hearts and minds for as long as we live. I am so blessed to witness this magic through the eyes of my own children now. Actually, if someone asked me, “Melissa, what is one thing you would hope for the world?” I just might say, “That everyone could witness the magic, hope, and wonder in a child’s eyes when they are with Santa!” I’d also follow with the disclaimer that they should probably witness this after the child grows out of the scared phase. 🙂
This year I was able to call up Santa and he just so happened to available for a little morning time with the boys. From cookies and milk, to prayers, to the nice list, to the sharing of their wish lists … it was pure magic.
Noah: “A gold chain please, but a real gold chain!” Santa: “How does 14k sound?” Noah: “Hmmm, yes, I think that would be good.”
“I would like magic dust to sprinkle on Lucas so he will behave. “
… and when you are with Santa, anything is possible …
![Magic dust to sprinkle on Lucas. [magic!! pure magic!!]](https://melissalynnhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15267/2019/12/melissa-lynn-hunt-photography_2215.jpg)
Magic dust to sprinkle on Lucas. [magic!! pure magic!!]
Checking to see if Noah’s name is on the Nice list. Thankfully, it was.
And right about here, I was a puddle of mush.
He asked for three things … but the one he wants the most is a Dragon!
![Santa understands dino speak. [I was a puddle of mush here too.]](https://melissalynnhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15267/2019/12/melissa-lynn-hunt-photography_2218.jpg)
Santa understands dino speak. [I was a puddle of mush here too.]
Oh this moment has my heart.
![Did you know that you can talk to the Elves at the north pole by speaking into Santa’s ear? Magic you guys! Magic!! Luke thought this was funny or he was a tad skeptical [since he is Jason Hunt Jr.]](https://melissalynnhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15267/2019/12/melissa-lynn-hunt-photography_2227.jpg)
Did you know that you can talk to the Elves at the north pole by speaking into Santa’s ear? Magic you guys! Magic!! Luke thought this was funny or he was a tad skeptical [since he is Jason Hunt Jr.]
Look at Luke’s facial expression!! Gah, my heart!!
Cookies and milk make everyone say Ho Ho Ho!
Although I could not hear their prayer, I just know it was magical. Santa celebrates the real reason for the season and never missed a moment to speak about it with the boys. Even Santa’s belt buckle was the nativity scene. This by far will be my favorite moments from that morning.
